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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.
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Published 13 October 2014 Last updated 16 August 2023 +show all updates
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