Licensing Defence Barristers Blog

These Regulations bring into law the 2nd national lockdown for England starting on 5 November including provisions on business closures and restrictions.

Additional requirements on licensed premises to stopping singing & dancing, not play music which exceeds 85db & signage on face coverings.

New restrictions comes into force from tomorrow affecting all pubs, bars and other hospitality venues in England.

The new restrictions announced by the Prime Minister will impact on premises licence requirements. Here is what you need to know.

Following reports of licensed venues flouting social distancing rules, there are calls for the Government to introduce a ‘public health’ licensing objective.

Following the publication of the new Business and Planning Act, the issue of smoking in shared space has arisen. What are the options for pubs, cafes and restaurants?

From today, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place Regulations 2020 comes into force mandating the wearing of face coverings in certain places.

From today, you can apply for a pavement licence to trade outside and off-sales are automatically added to all premises licences.

Local authorities have been given new statutory powers to impose local restrictions affecting licensed premise and outdoor events. How does this affect your premises licence?

Managing queues outside your licensed venue can be a constant challenge. Where does your responsibility begin and end?

The official Covid secure guidance for pubs, bars, restaurants etc. includes advice on managing capacities and crowding in your venue.

The guidance for Covid secure pubs and bars include advice on entertainment and making sure customers do not need to shout.

The Government’s covid secure guidance asks premises licence holders to take and keep a record of their customers details. Here is what you need to know.

The new Business and Planning Bill is set to make getting a pavement licence much easier and give you automatic off sales entitlement.

Working safely during coronavirus: Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services guidance issued.

The next phase of lockdown easing will be important for the licensed trade. Licence holders will need to consider appropriate premises licence changes.

Ministers are considering a ‘blanket permission’ for restaurants and cafes to make use of public squares for stalls.

During this very challenging time for the leisure sector, we look at licensing fees, your rights and obligations.

As licensed venues continue to struggle with enforced closures, the PPL/PRS has become the latest regulator to offer its support to the sector.

The advice published today has confirmed that “off-licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol, including those within breweries” can remain open.

We have complied a list frequently asked questions for premise licence holders who may have questions about some of the legal implications connected with the outbreak.