Licensing Forum

The Isle of Man Licensing Forum was established in February 2005 to assess the legislation under which the industry, the Licensing Court and the police operate and any associated problems. The aim is to ensure the industry has a suitable environment in which to operate whilst providing that the regulation of the industry by the police and the issuing of licences by the courts is effective.

The forum has proved highly successful and has brought Government, the industry and the police together to address alcohol related problems.

The membership includes the following:

• Julian Lalor-Smith, Chairman, Department of Home Affairs
• Chief Inspector Phil Drowley, Isle of Man Constabulary
• Inspector Paul Bryan, Isle of Man Constabulary
• Sgt. Dominique Newburn, IoM Constabulary Central Alcohol Unit
• Darren Bradford, IoM Constabulary Central Alcohol Unit
• Martin Brunnscheweiler, Bushy's Brewery & LVA
• Heath Craig, Offwatch
• Harry Creevy, Pubwatch
• Wally Hampson, MENA
• Mark Humphrey, IoM Law Society
• Ken Kneale, Licensing Consultant
• Steven Taylor, Heron and Brearley
• Andy Saunders, LVA
• Claire Turner, Pubwatch
• Peter Whittaker, Offwatch
• Karl Cubbon, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs

The Forum has dealt with many issues since it was established including:

• Bans from licensed premises
• Designated Places Orders (liquor licensing)
• Test purchasing
• Underage drinking
• Designated officials
• Music and dance (licensed premises)
• Wholesale sale of liquor
• Alcohol and drug problems in young people
• Drinks promotions
• Age of consumption of liquor in public houses
• Door staff training
• Duty paid labels
• The Noise Act etc

For information about applying for a licence, including application forms, please use the link: http://www.courts.im/courtprocedures/LicensingCourts/.

For further information please contact the Secretary at: