- A licence holder is under a duty to prevent crime and disorder. Any crime associated with the premises can be tackled through the licence, as an alternative to a lengthy court process
- A premises doesn’t have to be a problem for there to be a problem with the licence. Given its user-friendly nature, the licensing system can be used by authorities to tackle issues not necessarily directly linked to the sale of alcohol, like the sale of tobacco and vapes
- A premises licence is often the lifeblood of a business
- Reviews give authorities, local residents and other businesses the power to bring a premises owner in front of a licensing committee within eight weeks to answer to claims of wrongdoing
- The licensing system is heavily regulated, and it has a very user-friendly process called a review, designed to tackle problems, and pull premises back into line or even close them
The importance of licensing