Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) Flashcards
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What are the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?
Answer: Prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; prevention of public nuisance; protection of children from harm
The four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003 are prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.
Who is responsible for issuing premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003?
Answer: The local authority licensing committee
Premises licences are issued by the local authority; the licensing committee hears contested applications and reviews, while officers handle administration.
What is a 'Temporary Event Notice' (TEN) under the Licensing Act 2003?
Answer: A short-notice permission for a licensable activity at an unlicensed premises or outside licence conditions
A TEN allows licensable activities to take place at an unlicensed venue or beyond existing licence conditions for a short period, subject to objection by police or environmental health.
What is the maximum number of people permitted at an event covered by a standard TEN?
Answer: 499
A standard Temporary Event Notice permits a maximum of 499 people (including staff) at any one time, with a maximum of 15 TENs per premises per year.
Which document records the conditions attached to a premises licence?
Answer: The premises licence itself and its summary
The premises licence document and its summary set out all the conditions under which the premises may operate; a copy of the summary must be displayed prominently at the premises.
What happens if a premises operates without a valid premises licence?
Answer: It commits a criminal offence under the Licensing Act 2003
Operating licensable activities without a premises licence is a criminal offence under the Licensing Act 2003, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for the responsible person.