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  • Closed consultation Consultation on liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Local government, 
    • Alcohol licensing and registration of clubs, 
    • Social law

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 14 October 2019, 1.00 pm and closed 6 December 2019, 5.00 pm

    Summary

    The Department for Communities is seeking views on current liquor licensing laws, their impact, if any, and what changes could be considered in the future.

    Documents

    • Liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland consultation document Adobe PDF (224 KB)
    • Licensing consultation - privacy notice Adobe PDF (108 KB)
    • DfC consultation on liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland - survey report Adobe PDF (626 KB)

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    Consultation description

    This consultation paper has been drafted to invite public opinion on current liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland, and to seek views on whether changes could be made in the future to ensure Northern Ireland has a more flexible and modern licensing framework to respond to changing expectations and lifestyles.

    It should be noted that any changes to licensing law must also be balanced with the need for regulation in the public interest. We are keen to hear the views of all parties with an interest in licensing law, so that relevant views and evidence can be taken into account in any future policy decisions.

    Ways to respond

    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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