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From time to time we will post news articles and announcements relating to the firm and to various legal issues that may be of interest to you.

Extended licensing hours during COP26 a welcome boost for the hospitality trade

As 30,000 delegates descend on Glasgow our hospitality sector clients are hopefully in for a much needed boost in trade after an incredibly challenging period. In recognition of the event and in support of the trade the Glasgow Licensing Board, have granted a general extension to licensed hours which permits all premises selling alcohol for on-sales an additional hour trading throughout the duration of COP26 (31 October to 12 November 2021 inclusive). This is an automatic extension that operators can take advantage of without the need to make an application.

New “protection of workers” law in force: who are the “workers”?

New legislation protects Scottish shop staff from customer abuse.”

Vaccine passports are coming

Later this month, subject to Parliamentary approval, vaccine certification will be required for admission to:

Outdoor drinking is here to stay!

Most of Scotland is now in Level 1 or 2, meaning that up to 8 (Level 2) or 12 (Level 1) people from separate households can meet outdoors at hospitality venues. With this in mind, and summer in full swing, outdoor drinking areas are more important to licensed premises than ever before.