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  • Closed consultation Future regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Law and legislation, 
    • Betting, gaming, lotteries and amusements, 
    • Social law

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 6 March 2011, 9.00 am and closed 31 May 2011, 5.00 pm

    Summary

    The aim of the review is to investigate the key elements of Northern Ireland’s gambling policy, practice and law, and identify areas where reform is necessary if gambling is to remain a safe social activity.

    Documents

    • Future regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland consultation document Microsoft Word (442 KB)
    • Statistical analysis of gambling consultation responses Microsoft Word (661 KB)
    • Gambling consultation - responses key issues Microsoft Word (537 KB)

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    Consultation description

    The Department is responsible for the policy and legislation on gambling (other than the National Lottery and spread betting]) in Northern Ireland. The review will consider the implications for public health, including problem gambling; protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults; public safety, including crime and public order; economic development; fair treatment and human rights.

    Ways to respond

    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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