Price measures not on the level
Latest uproar over drinks pricing reveals a poor grasp of current law When the Scottish Mail on Sunday carried a two-page “special report” under the …
Battle over adult clubs on the way
Scottish Government’s proposals could face legal challenge SANDRA White has demonstrated really remarkable tenacity in her crusade against lap dancing clubs. …
Know the score on drinks promos
Some deals are acceptable under law, others are a step too far It’s a full five years since the first controls on alcohol promotions were introduced, so you …
Consolidation of legislation needed
Failure to comprehend the law could land operators in trouble IMAGINE a criminal trial where it seemed no one in the court knew the law – or at least the …
Clarity needed on fit and proper test
Boards shouldn’t base licensing decisions on vague intelligence In my column a couple of months ago I looked at two proposals in the Air Weapons and Alcohol …
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 …
Not appearing as billed?
AS the fourth piece of alcohol licensing legislation to be drafted in nine years, there were high hopes for the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) …
Elements of Bill a cause for concern
Fit and proper test could be operated with ‘worrying elasticity’ By Jack Cummins WE might have been expecting some sort of tidy up exercise: in the last …
Trade deserves seat at the table
Licensing group needs representatives from all sides By Jack Cummins “HEALTH specialists angered at being left off licensing hours review” – it’s the …
An Epic case of trade injustice
There should be a greater focus on youngsters who break the law By Jack Cummins CONNIVING underage youngsters who commit the offence of purchasing alcohol …
