Statutory guidance: Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003

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This guidance is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act.

It also provides information to magistrates’ courts hearing appeals against licensing decisions and has been made widely available for the benefit of those who run licensed premises, their legal advisers and the general public.

For guidance on alcohol licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act, read the temporary alcohol licensing provisions guidance.

Previous versions of this guidance are available at the National Archives website.

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