Coronavirus: D-day for defaulters
The small minority of licensed outlets that defied the Scottish Government’s order to close could find themselves facing sanctions sooner than expected
Sheriff warning over short-term sanctions
Immediate suspensions may lead to “denial of justice”
THE last issue of SLTN reported that Asda had suffered a one-day licence suspension following the sale...
It’s vital that you stick to the plan
Departing from an operating plan can land a business in hot water
‘Cleaning’ condition looks set to sink
Jack Cummins is one of Scotland’s leading licensing lawyers. Every month he writes on licensing law and answers readers’ questions in SLTN.
Forum has...
Public nuisance complaints can be the death knell for venues
The owner of a bar with a popular musical entertainment offering found himself on the receiving end of noise complaints from a single neighbour ...
More legislative twists on horizon
Further changes are expected as the latest Bill heads for the finish line
First there was the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, laden with over 30 sets...