Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for the addition of a public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

13 June 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would add a new public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003. It would require licensing decisions to take public health into account alongside existing aims, such as reducing crime and protecting safety. The change would apply to licensed premises across England and Wales.

Key Points

Adds a public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003 (England and Wales).
Signals that public health considerations should be taken into account in licensing decisions.
Preserves the Act's existing licensing objectives.
Involves licensed premises operators, licensing authorities, public health bodies, local residents, and the general public.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the Lords. If it moves forward, it would go to committee stage in the Lords and then proceed through Parliament in the normal way.

Who is affected?

Licensees (pubs, bars, clubs and other licensed premises)Licensing authorities (local councils) and their licensing officersPublic health bodies and health authoritiesLocal residents living near licensed premisesCustomers and members of the publicLaw enforcement and regulatory bodies

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 12 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 025 2014-15, as introduced

BillLords

13 Jun 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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