What are the differences between the old Act regulating the supplying and selling of alcohol, providing entertainment and refreshments in the night.

Task one Following extensive parliamentary debate and public consultation the new Licensing Act finally received Royal Assent on 10th July 2003. This new act will usher in radical and controversial changes in the licensing laws. Outline the main provisions of the act. Consider and discuss whether the Government's aims for this new law are likely to be achieved. Introduction What are the differences between the old Act regulating the supplying and selling of alcohol, providing entertainment …

…the night. The types of certificates and licenses, which the new act launches, are: personal licenses, premises licenses, club premises certificates and temporary event notices. A temporary event notice is the term for the occasional permissions and occasional licenses. The licensing act 2003 gives the power to the authorities to revoke or suspend or change the licenses. The police forced are given the power to close establishments in which disorderly behavior and excessive noise is created.