Scottish Civic Government Licensing Law

Fully revised and updated from the first edition, Scottish Civic Government Licensing Law, 2nd Edition is a handy guide to this area of licensing law. This book provides a detailed narrative introduction, and a full copy of the consolidated Act along with practical section by section annotated commentary guiding you through the law. The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 introduced a uniform code of law and procedure to regulate the issuing of licences by Scottish local authorities for various activities, including taxi and private car hiring, street trading, public entertaining, running a sex shop and second hand dealing. This second edition takes into account the legislative and case law developments since the first edition, such as the Scotland Act 1998, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the effect of the Alconbury case. The Scottish Civic Government Licensing Law, 2nd Edition is an excellent portable reference for those involved or with an interest in licensing law.