Part 2Licensing authorities

Functions of licensing authorities etc.

4General duties of licensing authorities

(1)

A licensing authority must carry out its functions under this Act (“licensing functions”) with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.

(2)

The licensing objectives are—

(a)

the prevention of crime and disorder;

(b)

public safety;

(c)

the prevention of public nuisance; and

(d)

the protection of children from harm.

(3)

In carrying out its licensing functions, a licensing authority must also have regard to—

(a)

its licensing statement published under section 5, and

(b)

any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 182.