What are the alcohol licensing objectives?

1.3 The licensing objectives are: • The prevention of crime and disorder; Public safety; • The prevention of public nuisance; and • The protection of children from harm. There are no other statutory licensing objectives, so that the promotion of the four objectives is a paramount consideration at all times.

Why was the Licensing Act 2003 introduced?

The Licensing Act 2003 (c 17) is an act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act establishes a single integrated scheme for licensing premises in England and Wales used to sell or supply of alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, or provide late night refreshment.

Do you need a license to sell hot drinks?

Supplying hot alcoholic drinks, such as Irish coffee, is not classified as late night refreshment, although a licence for the sale of alcohol will be required. You must also register your premises with the Lambeth food, health and safety team (this is free of charge).

What do you need to know about late night refreshment?

Licence requirements Any premises selling hot food or hot drink at any time between 11pm and 5am must be licensed under the Licensing Act 2003. Late night refreshment means the supply of hot food or hot drink to the public for consumption on or off the premises, between 11pm and 5am.

What’s the meaning of the phrase’late night’?

Some providers also impose limitations, such as curfews on late-night driving. Now some of the couple’s happiest moments are their late-night swims. Late-night is used to describe events, especially entertainments, that happen late in the evening or late at night.

When to exempt late night refreshment from licensing?

licensed premises authorised to sell by retail alcohol for consumption on the premises between the hours of 11pm and 5am. When choosing to exempt the provision of late night refreshment at particular times, the relevant licensing authority must determine the times between 11pm and 5am when the exemption applies.

When does a person stay awake until a late hour?

: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour We’re tired today because we had a late night last night.