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Jack Cummins is one of Scotland’s leading licensing lawyers. Every month he writes on licensing law and answers readers’ questions in SLTN.

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PLH renewals a ‘sorry mess’

October 25, 2018

Trade deserved better than a series of broken, quick fixes

Policies split on late-night hours

September 27, 2018

Aberdeen and Glasgow have very different ideas on closing times

PLH mess didn’t have to happen

August 30, 2018

The current renewals uncertainty could easily have been avoided .

Disabilities have to be catered for

August 2, 2018

A recent legal case has reiterated the importance of accessibility

PLH history must not be repeated

July 5, 2018

Huge backlog of applications seen in 2009 must be avoided

Pricing optimism is entirely misplaced

May 10, 2018

Despite health arguments, MUP will not reduce harmful drinking

Health’s hysteria on ads is ominous

April 12, 2018

The anti-alcohol lobby won’t be satisfied until drinkers are pariahs

How will the trade comply with MUP?

March 15, 2018

The devil’s in the details in terms of enforcement and compliance

Several areas are outwith the scope of MUP, including online retailing.

Not all required to comply with MUP

February 15, 2018

Some sources of alcohol are beyond minimum unit pricing’s reach

Pricing won’t cure our alcohol issues

January 18, 2018

Minimum pricing will penalise everyone without solving the problems

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SLTN is the leading publication for Scotland’s licensed trade and hospitality industry. Established in 1964, SLTN remains the respected go-to source for the whole of the Scottish on-trade, with all the latest news, views, analysis, products and advice for everyone owning, running and working in pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels right across Scotland. SLTN also organises the annual SLTN Awards, recognising the best people and places in the Scottish trade. Published by Peebles Media Group.