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Thursday, July 3, 2008

The Licensing Act is Ineffective and Costly

1 July 2008

A new study by the Local Government Association has found that the Licensing Act (2003) has not delivered the promised reductions in alcohol-related disorder and violence. Furthermore, council taxpayers have footed a bill of £100m for the introduction of the new system.

The survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) of councils, Primary Care Trusts and police authorities found that, whilst the new laws have been effective in simplifying and streamlining licensing laws, they have done nothing to reduce drink-related violence and have placed increased pressure on local services.

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