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Guidance Review
On 1 December 2005, DCMS began a two stage review of the Guidance to licensing authorities and police on the discharge of their functions under the Licensing Act 2003.
The initial review focussed on providing clarification or additions to the Guidance on issues where there was a high degree of consensus amongst stakeholders, including matters raised during the transitional period. For this reason, we did not hold a full public consultation on the proposed revisions, but sought views from local authorities and other key stakeholders. Following the initial review, revised Guidance was laid before Parliament and came into force on 22 June 2006.
In parallel with the initial review, we are conducting a comprehensive formal review of the Guidance, which will include a full public consultation, which is due to take place in Summer 2006. Following consideration of responses to the consultation, a revised version of the Guidance will be laid before Parliament around the end of 2006. This comprehensive review will include consideration of matters that could not be easily resolved during the initial review. Further details about the public consultation will be available on the DCMS website in due course.
The Scrutiny Council initiative will provide key inputs to both stages of the review.
We welcome any comments on the Guidance from all stakeholders to assist our consideration during the review, but please remember that you will have further opportunity to comment during the full public consultation. Comments should be sent to: simon.richardson@culture.gsi.gov.uk or,
Simon Richardson
Licensing Guidance Review Team
DCMS
2-4, Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Please note that all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If a correspondent requests confidentiality this cannot be guarenteed, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
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