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Spring 2023
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In this issue....
The Problem with Free Lotteries Gerald Gouriet KC
Government White Paper on Gambling Reform Kerry Simpkin
Why winning the jackpot is just part of the Buzz! Simon Reynolds
Working better together Karen Tyrell
‘We’ve Got HeART’ Daniel Davies
Buckle Guards – An illegal requirement James Button and Sue Nelson
Cross Border Hiring Jill Morgan
Animal Welfare – Warrants Stewart Broome
RSPCA PawPrints award scheme Lee Gingell
Scrap Metal Robin Edwards
The BBFC: Supporting Licensing Through Film Classification – Edward Lamberti
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Winter 2023
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In this issue....
Foreword Sue Nelson, Institute of Licensing
Protect duty – Martyn’s law Figen Murray OBE
The impact of gang culture on licensed premises Daniel Davies, Rockpoint Leisure
A national Ask For Angela scheme Sylvia Oates, Ask for Angela Community Interest Company
Researching gender inequality and violence against women and girls Dr Judith Fletcher-Brown and Dr Karen Middleton, Portsmouth University
An argument for a more extensive power to adjourn Summary Reviews Gerald Gouriet KC, Francis Taylor Building
Safer Gambling on the high street Tony Boulton, Merkur UK
Transport for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Phil Bates (Southampton and Eastleigh Councils), Yvonne Lewis (City and County of Swansea),
and James Button (James Button & Co)
Licensing predictions for 2023 Michelle Hazlewood, John Gaunt and Partners
Canine fertility clinics Natalie Harney, Naturewatch
A working life in licensing David Chambers
NAFN NR3S Exemplifies Good Practice and Public Sector Collaborative Working Lavinia Ferguson Dean, NAFN Data and Intelligence Services
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Autumn 2022
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure
How can licensing help combat social disintegration Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure
Nottingham's Safe Space Pledge Alex Flint, CEO of Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), the City Centre Business Alliance
Minimum unit pricing – the medicine didn’t work, so up the dose! Paul Chase, Chase Consultancy
Taxi Insurance Fraud – collaboration in Sheffield Graeme Mulvoy, Partner AT Horwich Farrelly
Animal Licensing – why is it important? Julia Bradburn
Digital Age Verification – A Users’ Experience Rob Button
Licensing Act Enforcement Mike Smith, Licensing and Community Safety Lead, Guildford BC and Vice-Chair of IoL SE Region
In Memory
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Summer 2022
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure
A Partnership Approach to the Future of the Night-Time Economy Stephen Lonnia, Sheffield City Council
Live Music Jon Collins, The Live Music, Industry, Venues and Entertainment (LIVE) & Institute of Licensing (IoL)
A judge in your own cause? David Wilson, A2Z Licensing
The Value of Licensed Gambling Premises to Local Communities Peter Hannibal, Gambling Business Group
Operation Makesafe Jules Benrad, Met Police
DfT Best Practice Guidance Consultation Mike Smith, Guildford Borough Council & Vice-Chair of the Institute of Licensing South East Region
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Spring 2022
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
What are you doing about drink spiking? PS Dave Moore, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Outdoor events - seeking greater consistency Jim Winship, The Events Industry Forum
Exploitation in Hotels: Preventative Campaigns Andy Thompson and Helen Matthews, CYP First
IoL Event's - What's on
Getting it right in Licensing Hearings John Garforth JP, Licensing Manager for Oldham MBC and IoL Vice Chairman
Common Law Police Disclosure and restrictions on information sharing article written in collaboration with Stephen Turner, Hull City Council
Reimagining New Brighton Daniel Davies, Rockpoint Leisure
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – Licensing Implications Stephen McGowan, Scotland Region Director and Partner at TLT LLP
IoL Awards
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Autumn 2021
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
The reality of ride refusals: Dan Williams
Behind the smiles, the stark reality facing our Great British pubs: Steve Alton
Re-launch of WAVE Training and Ask for Angela: Rita King and Phillippe Chiarella
Award of Merit: Dan Davies
On The Frontline: Daniel Davies
Delivering a problem? Mark Leyshon
Online sales of alcohol – A view from the offtrade: Kelly Moss
The ‘Protect Duty’: Jeremy Phillips QC
10 years of Uber in the UK: Neil Mcgonigle
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Summer 2021
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In this issue....
Foreword: Daniel Davies
Institute of Licensing /Night Time Industries Association Letter
The Global Night-Time Recovery Plan: Philip Kolvin QC
Politics matter: Paul Hegaty
A new hope: Daniel Davies
Two tribes go to war: Paul Chase
Events - What’s Online?
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing: Sarah Clover
Unlicensed Breeders: Emma Matthews
Tax Conditionality: Sue Riley
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Spring 2021
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
Mending Broken windows, mending broken towns Daniel Davies
Community Alcohol Partnerships Kate Winstanley
Uber’s Supreme Court Decision Gary Jacobs
Taxi Licensing and Insurance Fraud Kevin Hocter
Pavement pragmatism in practice Daniel Davies
Common Standards for Taxi/PH licensing in Gloucestershire Louis Krog
Northern Ireland review of alcohol licensing
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Winter 2021
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
Regroup for Recovery Daniel Davies
What will the new normal look like? Paul Chase
IoL Event's - What's on
Cumulative Impact in a post-pandemic world Clare Eames
Recognising excellence National Pubwatch
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Autumn 2020
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
Preparing for the other side Clare Eames and Jim Cathcart
The importance of Licensing
IoL Event's - What's on
Betting and Gaming during COVID-19 Brigid Simmonds OBE
A National Forumula for setting Hackney Carriage Fares Mike Smith
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Summer 2020
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
Positive Partnerships Provide Hope for the Industry's Future Slyvia Oates
Getting ready for Super Saturday Simon Haslam
New technology solving industry old problems Russell Corbould-Warren
IoL Event's - What's on
Lifting Lockdown Mike Smith
Practical Pubwatch David Lucas
Spring 2020
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In this issue....
Foreword Daniel Davies
COVID-19 Licensing Issues Sue Nelson
Responding To Coronavirus - A Hospitality Industry Perspective Daniel Davies
Approaches to Licensing during COVID-19 Clare Eames
IoL Event's - What's on
COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Lockdown in Guildford Mike Smith
Licensing in the wake of the ‘Coronavirus, Business Closure’ regulations Tom Cockroft & Stephen Garbett
Safer Sounds Partnership and Safer Business Network Phillipe Chiarella
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