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23/11/2004
Spellar calls for views on licensing laws in NI
Any changes to the licensing laws in Northern Ireland will aim to strike a balance between facilitating the sale of alcohol, public safety and the public interest.
This is according to Minister for Social Development, John Spellar who was speaking last night at the Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade’s annual ball at the Europa Hotel.
Earlier this year, the Minister announced a two-year review of liquor licensing legislation in Northern Ireland. The Department subsequently carried out research and held preliminary discussions with interested parties prior to the formal consultation period that starts early next year.
Addressing last nights audience, the Minister said: “I recognise that licensing legislation is a complex area where there are competing agendas and where opinions can be poles apart and we cannot expect that the review will come up with easy answers. I can assure you, however, that I will listen carefully to all points of view before taking decisions.”
Mr Spellar announced the review in March 2004 saying it would take around two years to complete.
The review will consider the key elements of liquor licensing law and practice - with particular reference to the implications for health and public order - and bring forward recommendations aimed at striking a balance between facilitating the sale of alcohol, public safety and the public interest.
It will refer in particular to the Licensing (NI) Order 1996 and the Registration of Clubs (NI) Order 1996.
(MB/SP)
This is according to Minister for Social Development, John Spellar who was speaking last night at the Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade’s annual ball at the Europa Hotel.
Earlier this year, the Minister announced a two-year review of liquor licensing legislation in Northern Ireland. The Department subsequently carried out research and held preliminary discussions with interested parties prior to the formal consultation period that starts early next year.
Addressing last nights audience, the Minister said: “I recognise that licensing legislation is a complex area where there are competing agendas and where opinions can be poles apart and we cannot expect that the review will come up with easy answers. I can assure you, however, that I will listen carefully to all points of view before taking decisions.”
Mr Spellar announced the review in March 2004 saying it would take around two years to complete.
The review will consider the key elements of liquor licensing law and practice - with particular reference to the implications for health and public order - and bring forward recommendations aimed at striking a balance between facilitating the sale of alcohol, public safety and the public interest.
It will refer in particular to the Licensing (NI) Order 1996 and the Registration of Clubs (NI) Order 1996.
(MB/SP)
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