Liquor licensing laws are governed by the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, as amended. Intoxicating liquor includes spirits, wine, beer, cider, and any other fermented, distilled, or spirituous liquor. It is unlawful to sell intoxicating liquor by retail without a licence authorizing the sale in the course of business on premises specified in the licence. […]
An application for the renewal of a licence is made to a court of summary jurisdiction – the magistrates’ court unless the licence is renewed by the clerk of petty sessions under the below procedures. The clerk of petty sessions may renew a licence without a court hearing in the absence of the applicant, provided […]
The Sports Council, established by the Recreation and Youth Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, has the function of furthering support in physical recreation. In accordance with arrangements approved by the Department, it shall advise Government Departments, Education and Library Boards, and Councils on matters related to sports and physical recreation. It shall encourage the provision […]
The Libraries Act Northern Ireland provides for the establishment of a Library Authority to deliver public library services for Northern Ireland. It combines the Library Services formerly provided by the five Education and Library Boards, creating a unified library service. The Library Authority assumes responsibility for the public library service in Northern Ireland. The Authority […]
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 makes special provisions for the safety of designated sports grounds. A designated sports ground is one in respect of which a designation is made. A designation may be made in respect of a sports ground which has accommodation for more than 5,000 spectators. A designated sports […]
Betting and gambling in Northern Ireland. The principal legislation is the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (NI) Order 1985, as amended. It is unlawful to use premises for the purpose of conducting betting transactions unless it is a licensed office, and the person using it holds a bookmaker’s license. There are exceptions where both parties […]
The Tourism (NI) Order 1992, as amended, seeks to promote and facilitate tourism. It established the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, which is still in operation. The Board consists of up to nine members appointed by the Department from individuals with experience in relevant fields. The appointing department is the Department of Economic Development. The functions […]
The Public Records Act (Northern Ireland) 1923 established the Office of Public Record of Northern Ireland. Its purpose was to receive and preserve public records. The Act applied to Northern Ireland records, which are records of any court, Government department or authority or office in Northern Ireland in relation to which the Parliament of Northern […]