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Originally Posted by TheDon
Their responsibilities are purely reactive.
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I'd disagree, they can't just open their doors, get everyone tanked up and turn them loose. Licensees have to expect issues if their pubs and clubs are at the centre of trouble every weekend.
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Originally Posted by TheDon
Also that's one of the most abused pieces of legislation going. I've seen countless officers shut down pubs for next to no reason citing their powers under the licensing act when the licensing act requires it to come from an Inspector or above.
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How do you know the decision to close the pub wasn't taken or at least OK'd by an Inspector or above and transmitted via radio to the cops on the ground.