Legal

Licensing Act 2003

Governs licensed premises — sale of alcohol, entertainment, late-night refreshment.

Four licensing objectives

Prevention of crime and disorder
Public safety
Prevention of public nuisance
Protection of children from harm

Key offences

Sale to under-18s (s.146) — £5,000 fine, licence review.
Sale to intoxicated persons (s.141).
Allowing disorderly conduct (s.140).
Obtaining alcohol for under-18 (s.149).

Refusals — Challenge 25

ID: PASS, passport, photo driving licence, MoD 90
Refuse politely, log in refusals book

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