Resources

Our extensive library is available to IoL members and includes legislation, regulations and case law, guidance and good practice, consultations, and reports on a vast range of topics.

To gain access to the library become a member.

The Journal of Licensing is the IoL’s hard copy publication. Published three times a year (March, July and November), the Journal provides up to date articles and opinion pieces on topical issues and case law.

The Journal is free to Institute members. Personal members receive their own copy, organisations receive a number of copies depending on the size of the organisation. Non-members can purchase copies on request.

Editorial Team

The editorial team comprises of Leo Charalambides, Julia Sawyer, Andrew Pring, Richard Brown, Charles Holland and Natasha Roberts.

The editorial team are always keen to hear your ideas and receive submissions for articles from contributors or requests for advertising.

To contact the team email journal@instituteoflicensing.org

The IoL has three published books available to purchase.

• Local Government Licensing Law in Scotland - A Practical Guide by Stephen J McGowan

• Sex Licensing by Philip Kolvin QC
• Gambling for Local Authorities 2nd edition by Philip Kolvin QC

We have also published the below guidance, which is available free of charge.

• Guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the hackney and private hire trades

This page contains links to organisations and resources that are relevant to the key areas of licensing work for licensing practitioners in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.