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  • Alcohol strategy

    This strategy sets out proposals to cut 'binge drinking', alcohol-fuelled violence, and number of people drinking to damaging levels.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Brand protection: information for the betting industry guidelines

    The following guidelines provide practical examples for the betting industry and those who work with it, for example in media and advertising.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gambling Act 2005: Legislative Reform Orders

    We want your views on our plans to amend the Gambling Act to take out unnecessary regulations.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dealing with the problems of late night drinking

    This consultation sought views on certain aspects of early morning restriction orders and the late night levy.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gambling Act 2005: proposals for Gambling Commission Fees from 6 April 2012

    This consultation sought views about the Gambling Commission's Fees.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on the proposed amendments to Schedule 6 of the Gambling Act 2005

    Schedule 6 (Part 3) of the Gambling Act 2005 lists persons and bodies for the purpose of exchanging information with the Gambling Commission.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Gambling Act 2005 (Gaming machines in adult gaming centres and bingo premises) Order 2011

    Guidance for Operators and Licensing Authorities Government proposals to increase the maximum stake for category B3 gaming machines, that …

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gambling Act 2005: Category B3 Gaming Machines – Proposals for changes to maximum stake limits and premises' entitlements

    Following a public consultation  the Government is bringing forward proposals to increase the maximum stake for category B3 gaming machines,…

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Licensing Act 2003: removing the vicinty test for interested parties

    Proposal to enable local residents to be involved in licensing decisions by removing the vicinity test for interested parties.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Licensing Act 2003: updating of 'relevant offences'

    Updating of the list of relevant offences in Licensing Act 2003.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Suspending licences due to the non-payment of fees

    Enable licensing authorities to suspend licences due to non-payment of fees.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Licensing Act 2003: reducing the burden of proof on licensing authorities

    Proposal to lower the evidential threshold which licensing authorities must meet when making licensing decisions.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alcohol licence application: considering local communities

    For consideration of the local community when making an alcohol licence request, under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCMS Structural Reform Plan

    Structural reform plans are the main tool of the coalition government for making departments accountable for the reforms.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alcohol pricing research

    In early 2010, the previous government commissioned three pieces of research on alcohol pricing. This research has been considered as part of…

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on relaxation of licensing hours for the Royal Wedding

    This consultation offered a chance to comment on the proposed extension of opening hours in licensed premises for the Royal Wedding weekend.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Licensing Act 2003: alcohol proposals factsheets

    Factsheets which providing information on the main alcohol proposals currently being taken forward.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gambling Act 2005: Category B3 Gaming Machines Consultation – Proposals for changes to maximum stake limits and premises' entitlements

    We want your views on changes to B3 gaming machine regulations.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drinking banning order regulations

    The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Drinking Banning Orders) (Approved Courses) Regulations 2009.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New conditions for licensed premises in England and Wales: age verification and smaller measures

    The 2 remaining new mandatory conditions which came into force on 1 October 2010.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government