Licensing Law Paralegal Qualifications - revised and updated for 2009!

Our new and fully updated Specialist Paralegal Pracitioner Qualification in Licnesing Law is now available, in association with the University of Strathclyde. The course materials, assignments and exam have all been updated with reference to not only the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, but also the Gambling Act 2005 and the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

The course is completely up-to-date with the most recent developments in licensing law as the profession approaches the "big bang" date on 1 September 2009. The course has been written to take into account the viewpoint of not only private practitioners such as solicitors and paralegals, but also "in house" practitioners such as licensing clerks and licensing board staff, as well as the views of the police and their staff. The paralegal course has also been popular with Licensing Standards Officers seeking to improve their legal knowlege in this area.

The course covers:

THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 - History of the Act; Transitional difficulties; Conversion applications; Premises Licences; Personal Licences; The Operating Plan; The Licensing Objectives; Offences; Licensing Standards Officers; Conditions; Irresponsible Promotions; Transfers; Reviews; Licensed Hours; Variations; Test-Purchasing; Objections & Representations and more.
THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 - How the new gambling laws affect alcohol licensed premises - gaming machines, poker nights, race nights and more
THE CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - Taxi and private hire licensing; Public entertainment licences; Late hours catering; Offences
THE PRIVATE SECURITY ACT 2001 - How SIA licensing affects alcohol licensed premises
OTHER LAWS AFFECTING LICENSED PREMISES - How planning, building standards, food hygiene, and weights and measures regimes all affect licensed premises

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive their award from The University of Strathclyde and will be eligible for membership of the Society of Specialist Paralegals, allowing graduates to use the designation M.S.S.P. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.

Course tutor Stephen J McGowan's new book, Licensing and Gambling Law in Scotland: A Practical Guide is the first book to consider the practical implications of the fundamental changes which are due to come into force on 1st September. It provides real-life and colourful examples of how the licensing laws operate, and is written to take account of the perspective not only of legal practitioners, but also of licensing boards, police and the licensed trade.

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