The Gambling Act 2005 (which came into force on 1 September
2007) replaced most of the existing law regulating gambling in
Great Britain, with the aim of creating a more comprehensive
structure of gambling regulation.
The Act transferred responsibility for the licensing of gambling
premises from licensing justices to local authorities such as
Suffolk Coastal District Council. The Council is also responsible
for different permits related to gambling, as well as temporary and
occasional use notices.
The Act has three objectives:
- Preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder,
being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support
crime.
- Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open
way.
- Protecting children and other vulnerable people from being
harmed or exploited by gambling.
Suffolk Coastal's statement of licensing principles
The Act required local licensing authorities to consult upon and
publish a statement of the principles which they will apply when
exercising their licensing functions.
The Council asked for responses to the draft countywide
statement of principles during 2006 and published its statement of
principles on 2 January 2007, which you can view or download by
following the link below:
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The Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission has also been established as the new,
independent national regulator for commercial gambling in Great
Britain. The Commission’s contact details are as follows:
The Gambling Commission,
Victoria Square,
Victoria Square House,
Birmingham B2 4BP.
Telephone: 0121 230 6666.
Email:
info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
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