What does the Licensing Act 2003 do?

The Licensing Act 2003, covers the sale of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshment, the provision of entertainment by way of live and recorded music, films, plays, dancing, boxing and wrestling, indoor sporting events and provision of facilities for dancing and music.

What are the four main objectives of the Licensing Act 2003?

As the licensing authority, our activities are governed by the promotion of the four licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder.
• Public safety.
• The prevention of public nuisance.
• The protection of children from harm.

When did the Licensing Act 2003 come into force?

24 November 2005
Under the Licensing Act 2003, which came into full effect on 24 November 2005, a single integrated system was introduced throughout England and Wales regulating: the sale by retail of alcohol.

Who is an Authorised person under the Licensing Act 2003?

The definition of an ‘authorised person’ includes police officers, licensing officers, environmental health officers, fire inspectors and health and safety officers. Furthermore, an authorised person in the exercise of their powers may use reasonable force.

Who is responsible for licensing?

A licensing agreement is a legal contract between two parties, known as the licensor and the licensee. In a typical licensing agreement, the licensor grants the licensee the right to produce and sell goods, apply a brand name or trademark, or use patented technology owned by the licensor.

What are the three types of alcohol licence?

There are four types of licence:

• Personal licence application.
• Premises licence application.
• Club.
• Temporary event notice.

Why was the Licensing Act 2003 introduced?

The Licensing Act 2003 (c 17) is an act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act establishes a single integrated scheme for licensing premises in England and Wales used to sell or supply of alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, or provide late night refreshment.

What are the pros and cons of licensing?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Licensing

Advantages to Licensing	Disadvantages to Licensing
You will not need to incur the costs of producing, promoting, packaging, or selling your product.	You will likely lose control over your product, including promotion, packaging, and selling.

Can you give alcohol away for free UK?

Free alcohol at charity events Your charity can give alcohol away at events or meetings without a licence, but you must make it clear that the value of the alcohol is not included in any ticket price or entrance fee.

Can the police enter a pub?

We have therefore decided to maintain the existing powers as they stand.” Under the Licensing Act, a police officer can enter and search any licensed premises where they believe an offence under the Act ‘has been, is being, or is about to be committed’, using ‘reasonable force’ if necessary.

Licensing Act 2003 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 September 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.

What are the purposes of the Alcohol Licensing Act 2003?

(1) For the purposes of this Act the following are licensable activities— (b) the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club, (c) the provision of regulated entertainment, and (d) the provision of late night refreshment.

When was the explanatory note introduced in the Licensing Act 2003?

Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Public Acts except Appropriation, Consolidated Fund, Finance and Consolidation Acts. 1. These explanatory notes relate to the Licensing Act 2003. They have been prepared by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in order to assist the reader of the Act.

Who is a licensing authority in the UK?

(b) the council of a county in England in which there are no district councils, (c) the council of a county or county borough in Wales, (g) the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple, or (h) the Council of the Isles of Scilly. (2) For the purposes of this Act, a licensing authority’s area is the area for which the authority acts.