[F145CStatements of policy in relation to sexual entertainment venuesS
(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 45A-45C inserted (1.12.2015 for the insertion of s. 45A for specified purposes, 26.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 10), ss. 76(3), 88(2); S.S.I. 2015/382, art. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2019/99, art. 2(1)(b) (with art. 3)