Can A Personal Licence Be Suspended Or Revoked?

Having a personal licence being suspended can not only damage a business that relies purely on the sales of alcohol, but it can also affect the people within that drinking establishment too.

A personal licence is designed to ensure that anybody running or managing a business that sells or supplies alcohol will do so in a professional fashion. However, if found to not to be following these expectations, personal licence holders can find their licence being suspended for up to six months.

That is 6 months’ worth of business lost, with staff who rely on wage not being paid.

Not only can this have a serious impact on business and profit, but also damage your reputation with staff and customers.

It can also cause unnecessary administration for the licence holder, as a new personal licence must be applied for.

Previously the power of suspending a personal licence was reserved to the criminal Courts who were supposed to deal with the future of the Personal Licence at the time of sentencing. However, local Licensing Authorities now have power to be able to suspend or forfeit a Personal Licence if a holder is convicted of a relevant offence.

The full list of these offences can be found in the Licensing Act 2003. These offences are wide and varied, ranging from handling stolen goods, to possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, and ensures that the licence holder is a responsible law aiding citizen.

According to official UK Government statists, there were 723,800 personal licences in England and Wales as of 31 March 2018. That is a 5% increase of 35,600 compared with the previous year and highlights that more people are applying for personal licences.

A personal licence is valid for the lifetime of the holder unless surrendered, and is therefore vital that the licence holder follows the requirements expected of them as a responsible licence holder.

Remember, having a personal licence suspended or revoked not only affects the licence holder, but everyone else that relies on that licence also.

How to get a personal licence

If you are interested in applying for a Personal Licence, you will need to pass a APLH training course first. Once you have completed the APLH course, will you then be able to apply for a Personal Licence.

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