The UK Government are apparently planning to add "public health" onto the list of licensing objectives where authorities are wanting to introduce CIPs (cumulative impact policies).
This policy will restrict the existence and growth of licenced premises in certain areas. A licensing authority can introduce a CIP on the grounds that a new pub will add to crime and disorder.
Gerald Gouriet a highly respected QC, speaking recently a major trade event explained that; "It will be hard for a licencee to say that their premises will not harm health in the area, it is already difficult enough to demonstrate that a pub does not add to crime, disorder and nuisance. The industry is going to be fighting a real battle where all of the weapons are on the other side. We are going to be defenceless!".
Oh dear, what a grim prognosis.
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