Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation and introduction of alcohol policy proposals in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill: government response
Government response to the Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation and introduction of alcohol policy proposals in the Police鈥�
House of Lords
Government response to the Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation and introduction of alcohol policy proposals in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.
Today, alongside the publication of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, we are publishing the Government鈥檚 response to the Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation which was conducted earlier this year and includes the full analysis of consultation responses. Our response sets out which proposals we will be taking forward from the consultation document, and how; explains why we have decided not to proceed with some proposals; and outlines new proposals that we have introduced in response to suggestions received during the consultation.
皇冠体育app Government believes that local communities should have a greater role in determining local licensing. 皇冠体育app package of measures that we are introducing through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill and the additional changes we will make through secondary legislation and guidance will rebalance the Licensing Act in favour of local communities, ensuring that local residents鈥� views and concerns are heard and considered and they get the type of night-time economy they want.
皇冠体育app measures being introduced will also provide the police and licensing authorities with the tools they need to more effectively address alcohol-related crime and disorder in the night-time economy. Tackling alcohol-related crime and disorder is not something that can just be done centrally. 皇冠体育appse measures will enable issues to be addressed at a local level, with local communities taking greater responsibility for tackling problems in their own areas.
皇冠体育app full Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill is today being published on the Parliament website .
皇冠体育app Government response to the Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation will be available on the Home Office website and copies will be placed in the House library.
Date: Wed Dec 01 16:09:29 GMT 2010