‘Taxis and private hire services, which include minicabs, are an essential link in the transport network of England and Wales, with passengers spending in excess of £2.5 billion a year on fares.’
Law Commission, 23rd May 2014
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 published
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘Some big news for public bodies: it’s now alright to act unlawfully. Don’t get too excited though, there’s a catch: it’s only alright to act a little bit unlawfully. Sounds silly? I agree. But depressingly this is soon likely to be law as a result of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill currently working its way through the House of Commons.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 8th April 2014
Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk
‘Remote gambling operators in Great Britain (GB) will be forced to ensure that they source their gambling software from a GB licensed provider to remain compliant with a new licensing regime being brought into force.’
OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A council’s decision to refuse to renew a lap-dancing club’s sexual entertainment venue licence must be quashed because of a “serious procedural irregularity” which led to it being taken by the wrong persons, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st May 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘God, we are told, loves a trier. Perhaps fortunately, the Court of Appeal takes a less emollient approach with an unlawful money lender who has been repeatedly featured on this site.’
NearlyLegal, 23rd April 2014
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Blake and others v LB Waltham Forest [2014] EWHC 1027 (Admin) is a judicial review challenge to the local authority’s decision to terminate a licence held by Christian Kitchen (the 3rd Claimant) to operate its soup kitchen out of the Mission Grove Car Park, Walthamstow, London, E17.’
NearlyLegal, 13th April 2014
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘A businessman who forged a document and lied about its authenticity has won a legal battle against a major financial institution over copyright.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A High Court judge has ruled that a local authority’s decision to terminate a charity’s licence to operate a ‘soup kitchen’ at one of the council’s car parks was unlawful.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th April 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘NHS staff who perform poorly in their job could face being struck off, under wide-ranging plans drawn up by the Law Commission.’
The Independent, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.independnet.co.uk
‘Pornography websites should require users to prove they are over the age of 18, a UK industry regulator has said.’
The Independent, 28th March 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The government is to launch a formal review of the law that makes it a crime not to pay the TV licence, following a campaign led by backbench Conservative MPs.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A proposal to end the criminal offence of failing to buy a TV licence is
being considered for inclusion in a bill before Parliament.’
BBC News, 18th March 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The London Borough of Camden has successfully fought off a High Court challenge to its proposed regime for the licensing of busking.
Following a two-day hearing last month, Mrs Justice Patterson has now ruled that the introduction of the scheme was lawful.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th March 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Plans to decriminalise the non-payment of the TV licence fee are being considered by government departments in a move designed to ease pressure on the courts, but which could have major repercussions for the BBC.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Westminster City Council has been given permission to take to the Supreme Court the landmark Hemming case concerning the setting of licensing and regulatory fees.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th February 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Office of Communications had jurisdiction under section 316 of the Communications Act 2003 to impose conditions in broadcasting licences where the practices of licenceholders made it appropriate to impose such conditions to ensure fair and effective competition.’
WLR Daily, 17th February 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by a council’s licensing sub-committee to refuse to renew a licence for a sexual entertainment venue.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Where an application was made to renew a sexual entertainment venue licence, the decision maker had to have due regard to fact that the earlier licence had been granted. If no relevant circumstances had changed, he was required to give his reasons for departing from the previous decision when renewal was refused.’
WLR Daily, 11th February 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
‘The Licensing Act 2003 (the 2003 Act) regulates the sale of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshment and regulated entertainment in England and Wales, and is primarily administered by local authorities, acting in their capacity as licensing authorities. Licensing fees are intended to recover the costs that licensing authorities incur in carrying out these licensing functions. Licensing fees are payable to licensing authorities by holders of licences and certificates, and those making applications or issuing notices. This can include, for example, pubs, shops, restaurants and private members’ clubs (such as working men’s clubs).’
Home Office, 13th February 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
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