The applicant sought special removal of a justices on-licence from former premises to its new premises. Held: The special removal procedure was limited to circumstances of urgency. The applicant had to show that the circumstances fell within the section, and that the premises were about to be pulled down or occupied. The section did not … Continue reading Bushell and Others, Regina (on the Application Of) v Newcastle Licensing Justices and others: CA 25 Jun 2004
The claimant newspapers complained of the spidering of the web-sites and redistribution of the materials collected by the defendants to its subscribers. The defendants including the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) denied that they needed a licence for the purpose. Held: The members of PRCA required licences from the claimants in order lawfully to receive … Continue reading The Newspaper Licensing Agency Ltd and Others v Meltwater Holding Bv and Others: ChD 26 Nov 2010
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Only one Special Hours Certificate may be in force for one licensed premise at any time. Citations: Times 15-Dec-1997 Statutes: Licensing Act 1964 76 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Licensing Updated: 07 April 2022; Ref: scu.88107
Sales of alcohol had taken place at a bar within the meaning of section 76(5). Held: Widgery LCJ said: ‘I think it must be remembered that the consumption of liquor in the special hours period, for want of a better phrase, is liquor which is to be ancillary to dancing, music, refreshment or all of … Continue reading Carter v Bradbeer: QBD 1975
No Judicial Review of Decisions of Private Body Despite the wide range of its powers, the disciplinary committee of the Jockey Club remains a domestic tribunal. Judicial review is not available to a member. The relationship is in contract between the club and its member. Sir Thomas Bingham MR said: ‘No serious racecourse management, owner, … Continue reading Regina v Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club, ex parte Aga Khan: CA 4 Dec 1992
The claimant challenged a grant on appeal of a Supper Hours Certificate. It had been refused initially on the ground that in reality it was sought merely to secure extended licensing hours. Held: The purpose of the licensee must be that the supply of liquor will be ancillary to the provision of music and dancing … Continue reading Luminar Leisure Ltd v Norwich Crown Court: Admn 3 Oct 2003
The applicant appealed refusal by magistrates to revoke a Supper Hours Certificate. Held: Describing section 77, ‘Pausing there, I should have thought as a matter of ordinary language that that is enabling justices to grant a special hours certificate where there is a music and dancing licence in force, and the bona fide intention is … Continue reading Richards v Bloxham (Binks): QBD 1968
The House considered the definition of a ‘bar’ and the area to which a special hours certificate applied.
Held: The appellant’s conviction for selling intoxicating liquor after prescribed hours was upheld as the sale took place in an area not . .
