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 licensing and permissions
to regulate premises used for casinos, bingo, betting and the wide
variety of different gaming machines was transferred to local
authorities.
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.
Gambling Act 2005: Statement of principles
Under the Act, local licensing authorities are required to
consult upon and publish a statement of principles which they will
apply when exercising their licensing functions. The statement
forms a fundamental part of the decision making process for all
applications made under the Act.
The Act requires that this statement should be updated every
three years (unless an earlier revision is required) following a
consultation period. You can view the statement adopted by the
Council for the period 2010/13 by following the link below:
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The Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (new window) was set up
under the Gambling Act 2005 as the new, independent, national
regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain.
The Gambling Commission,
Victoria Square,
Victoria Square House,
Birmingham B2 4BP.
Telephone: 0121 230 6666.
Email:
info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
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