previous statutes

Previously, there were more than 50 statutes affecting the licensing of premises in England and Wales:

Alcohol licensing was governed primarily by the Licensing Act 1964
Public entertainment licensing for areas outside Greater London was primarily governed by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, and for areas within Greater London by the London Government Act 1963
The licensing of plays was governed by the Theatres Act 1968 and that of films by the Cinemas Act 1985
The licensing of late night refreshment and night cafés was primarily governed by the London Local Authorities Act 1990, the Late Night Refreshment Houses Act 1969 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982

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