Guidance

Pubs Code Regulatory Compliance

This information explains how the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) responds to breaches reported by pub companies and suspected compliance issues, including the use of its legal powers and other regulatory tools.

Applies to England and Wales

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Information provided helps to explain the PCA’s legal powers and the regulatory tools it uses. This includes an overview of the PCA’s regulatory approach and how it responds to suspected breaches of the Code and those which are self-reported by pub companies.

Published 15 December 2022
Last updated 25 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. Admiral (Dec 23), Greene King (Nov 23) and Marston's (Sept 23) information updated.

  2. Additional self-reported breaches included for September, November and December 2023.

  3. Self-reported breaches in relation to Marston's and Greene King added.

  4. Additional update to guidance.

  5. First published.