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What are the licensing objectives
The licensing objectives establish the tests against which a
licensing authority carries out its duties under the Licensing Act
2003. They aim to ensure that everybody involved in the
licensing regime is focused on common goals essential to the fair
balance of differing interests and the well being of our
communities in relation to licensable activities.
Who is the service for?
The Licensing Act 2003 requires each licensing authority to
carry out its duties with a view to promoting four licensing
objectives.
These are:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm
These objectives comprise the basis on which the licensing
authority determines what is in the overall public interest when
carrying out its functions. A licensing authority may only
restrict licensable activities where it is necessary for the
promotion of these licensing objectives. Each objective is of
equal importance.
Any representations about the grant of a licence or grounds for
a review of a licence should relate to the promotion of the
licensing objectives. As part of the application for a
Premises Licence the applicant must submit an operating schedule
that includes a statement of the steps that he proposes to take to
promote the licensing objectives.
Who decided upon the licensing objectives?
The four licensing objectives were developed after extensive and
detailed consultation by the DCMS and a lengthy review of the
previous licensing law, conducted between 1998 and 2001.
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