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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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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...

The only way is up for minimum price

Architects of MUP will double down when they should fold
Person being arrested

Don’t fall into the offences trap

Past convictions can be a sticking point in applications

Age policy presents further challenges

Operators are entitled to the same rights under the law as everyone else IF some of the many changes made to licensing law over the...

Overprovision is still a minefield

Recent Aldi decision in Dundee serves as a warning to other boards Two years ago, Dundee licensing board carried out an overprovision consultation exercise and...
underage-alcohol-sales

Alcohol arguments are a familiar story

Campaigns bear more than a passing resemblance to anti-tobacco tactics

There are several licensing steps to take before opening a venue

You’re about to take a big step on the hospitality ladder: acquiring your own business ... and a close look at the premises licence is the first step towards maximising trading opportunities.

Trade braced for further reform

Increased regulation and bureaucracy putting pressure on operators, lawyers say SCOTLAND’S licensed trade is facing its third piece of legislation since the 2005 Act came...
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How will the trade comply with MUP?

The devil’s in the details in terms of enforcement and compliance
Waiter with face mask taking payment from customer

Stay correct on Test and Protect

It looks like a very straightforward requirement. Hospitality businesses are now under a legal obligation to collect customers’ contact details to support the NHS Test and Protect service

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus