The Law Commission for England and Wales, which advises the Government on law reform, has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the way in which taxis and private hire vehicles are regulated.

The Gambling Commission has published its April 2012 bulletin for licensing authorities.

The IoL is delighted to advise that members can now make online payments for membership renewals and new membership applications.

Issue 2 of the Journal of Licensing has been published following the successful launch of the Journal of Licensing in November 2011.

The majority of the alcohol provisions in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 have been commenced with effect from today, and the Home Office have issued revised Section 182 Guidance to accompany the changes.

IoL members can access the revised Guidance and relevant Statutory Instruments via the IoL website library.

The Home Office have produced preliminary guidance together with a set of fact sheets on the main alcohol proposals within the PRSR Act due to come into force on 25th April.

The Home Office have circulated a set of new Licensing Act forms. They will be available on the Home Office website from 25th April 2012 when they come into effect.

The Institute are delighted to confirm that Jon Collins has agreed to take the Chairmanship of the organisation going forward.

The Government's Alcohol Strategy: Choice, Challenge and Responsibility was unveiled today (23 March) by Home Secretary Theresa May.

The Government intends to bring many of the alcohol measures in Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 into force in April 2012.

Premises across England and Wales, that already hold a licence, will be able to sell alcohol and put on entertainment from 11pm on Friday 1 June until 1am on Saturday 2 June 2012 and from 11pm on Saturday 2 June until 1am on Sunday 3 June 2012.