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  • Closed consultation Proposed changes to the law regulating the sale and supply of alcohol In Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Law and legislation, 
    • Alcohol licensing and registration of clubs, 
    • Social law

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 29 July 2012, 9.00 am and closed 4 November 2012, 5.00 pm

    Summary

    The regulation of the sale of alcohol to the public should be consistent, fair and efficient enough to allow the majority of the population to enjoy its social benefits while at the same time protecting those who abuse it.

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    • Proposed changes to the law regulating the sale and supply of alcohol In Northern Ireland consultation document Adobe PDF (297 KB)
    • Proposed changes to the law regulating the sale and supply of alcohol in Northern Ireland - outcome report Adobe PDF (501 KB)
    • Proposed Changes to the law regulating the sale and supply of alcohol in Northern lreland - Way forward Microsoft Word (30 KB)

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    Consultation description

    Regulation must be flexible enough to allow responsible licensees to continue to improve services and standards while removing those in the trade who actively promote alcohol misuse. Finally, it must balance the needs of business with the need for controls.

    Ways to respond

    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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