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Gambling Act Gambling Act TrainingOur Law Society accredited training programme will give Councilors a clear understanding of the Gambling Act 2005.


It will explore their role, outline the history and transfer of responsibility, the tri-partite arrangement, explain the key issues in the law, outline the procedures necessary for a fair hearing and take participants through a mock licensing committee for a contested application, ending with a quiz.  The day includes:

  • History and background of reform
  • Tri-partite control (Government, Gambling Commission and Council)
  • The role of the Council and the three licensing objectives
  • The Gambling Act and Guidance
  • The Premises Licence
  • The Licensing Hearing, incl review of a Premises Licence
  • Appeal/Judicial review.
  • The Fair Freddie’s Bookmakers (case study) and the Chamber quiz

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