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Protocol for licence applications and hearings during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 03 April 2020

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LNB News 03/04/2020

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Issue Date: 03 April 2020

Published Date: 03 April 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

Article summary

The Institute of Licensing has published a protocol for licence applications and hearings under the Licensing Act 2003 (LA 2003), during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The protocol aims to help licensing authorities to comply with their obligations under the LA 2003. The protocol offers information on numerous aspects including the processing and determination of licence applications, the need to explore the possibility of compromise, officer delegation and the advertising of applications.

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