Food licence cooks up extra expense
ACCORDING to the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, converting to the new licensing system has cost its members £22.4 million – and for some supermarkets, convenience...
Buck stops with boss under Act
But vicarious responsibility provision does offer due diligence defence
MAJOR changes to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 were introduced in the run-up to Christmas.
These have...
A fact-based take on alcohol, please
Will health licensing role bring a more balanced approach to objections?
WHEN Scotland’s largest health board launches a campaign against the availability of alcohol –...
No clear end to forecourt debate
Recent judgement on garage licensing was welcome but it may not be the last word
IT’S all about just a handful of words
A few expressions...
A song that’s tough to follow
There’s precious little good news around for the trade, but the reopening of music venues in level one and two areas has allowed a further easing of the so-called ‘music ban’ in hospitality premises permitted to serve alcohol indoors.
End of the road for review site case
It was a battle of “David against Goliath” proportions when the owners of a nine-bedroom guest house in Kinlochleven took on the might of...
Legal landslide is burying the trade
It’s become part of the landscape of running a licensed premises in Scotland: when it comes to licensing law, the only constant is change.
The...
Coronavirus: navigating uncharted waters
During the Second World War, when the German Luftwaffe was doing its very best to reduce industrial Britain to rubble, pubs remained open and beer wasn’t rationed. Now, we face an unseen enemy – and, as in all wars, there are heroes and villains
Brightcrew ruling continues to impact
Judgement that boards must only consider alcohol in decisions has ramifications
BACK in May 2010 a ruling from Glasgow Sheriff Court looked set to cause...
Age policy brings fresh challenges
Implementing scheme on a Saturday will put staff under pressure
WHILE a war of words raged round the minimum pricing proposal in the Alcohol Bill,...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
