Explanatory Notes

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 13

15 September 2011

Overview

Part 2 – Licensing

Amendments of the Licensing Act 2003

Section 124: Review of effect of amendments on licensing scheme

366.This section requires the Secretary of State to review the regulatory impact on the licensing regime under the 2003 Act of the amendments being introduced in this Act. The review must be carried out as soon as practicable after the expiry of a five year period from the last date on which these amendments come into force. The duty to review only applies in relation to amendments which are or may introduce a regulatory burden; these provisions are listed in subsection (1)(a).