A huge thank you to all our members, volunteers, partners and subscribers for all your support and engagement with the Institute of Licensing (IoL) again this year.

We wish everyone the very best Christmas possible and a happy, healthy, safe and successful 2024 - a year in which we hope to see continued and sustainable recovery, regeneration and reunion in all sectors.

looking back over 2023.....

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Licensing News

Updated Licensing Act section 182 guidance

The Home Office has issued updated Statutory Guidance under s.182 of the Licensing Act 2003 to include a definition of "spiking".

Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Spiking will be targeted by police and door staff in a raft of new measures unveiled today (Monday 18 December) by the Home Secretary James Cleverly as the festive party-going season gets into full swing.

Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences

3New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences.

Government publish specialist primate licence consultation response

The consultation sought views on proposals for the introduction of a specialist licence for private primate keepers in England, through regulations made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (AWA).

LGA updated guidance on locally set licensing fees

The Local Government Association (LGA) has published updated guidance that aims to help councils to understand the full breadth of issues that should be considered when setting local licence fees in order to meet legal obligations and provide the necessary reassurances to local businesses.

Gambling Commission consultations on financial penalties and ownership reporting

The Gambling Commission has launched a new set of consultations as part of its ongoing work to ensure effective regulation.

Glasgow strip club gets 4am alcohol licence despite concerns

A Glasgow strip club has been given the go-ahead to sell alcohol until 4am after a health spokeswoman raised concerns about the bar staying open later.

Publications

3 Editions per year
Free to IoL members
Available online

Members benefit from our two IoL publications with the Journal issued three times a year and our LINK Magazine four times a year.

The Journal is now in production for its 25th issue since it was first published in November 2011.

The LINK is on to its 16th issue and has been a regular edition to our publications since Autumn 2018.

Both of our publications are also available online to view and download after Members have received their hard copy versions.

4 Editions per year
Free to IoL members
Available online

Thank you to all our members, customers, sponsors, trainers, speakers and volunteers (including Board and regional officers and article authors).

Our work would be impossible without your help and support.

We look forward to seeing you all in the new year.