Part IIIF2Control of sex shops and sexual entertainment venues
45CF1Statements of policy in relation to sexual entertainment venues
1
This section applies where a local authority passes a resolution under section 45B(1).
2
The local authority must prepare a statement of their policy with respect to the exercise of their functions in relation to the licensing of sexual entertainment venues (a “SEV policy statement”).
3
In preparing a SEV policy statement, a local authority must—
a
consider the impact of the licensing of sexual entertainment venues in their area, having regard, in particular, to how it will affect the objectives of—
i
preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder,
ii
securing public safety,
iii
protecting children and young people from harm,
iv
reducing violence against women, and
b
consult such persons or bodies as they consider appropriate.
4
The local authority must publish the SEV policy statement at the same time and in the same manner as they publish the notice of the resolution under section 45B(4).
5
The local authority must—
a
from time to time review the SEV policy statement and make such revisions as they consider appropriate (if any), and
b
publish the revised statement in such manner as they consider appropriate.
6
Subsection (3) applies to a review of a SEV policy statement as it applies to preparing such a statement.
7
In exercising their functions in relation to the licensing of sexual entertainment venues, a local authority must have regard to their SEV policy statement or revised statement.
8
In this section—
“children” means persons under the age of 16,
“young people” means persons aged 16 or 17.
Pt. 3 title substituted (26.4.2019) by Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 10), ss. 76(4), 88(2); S.S.I. 2019/99, art. 2(1)(b) (with art. 3)