Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues
Overview
What is happening?
A change in the law on 26 April 2019 means that Councils can decide if the operators of Sexual Entertainment Venues (“SEVs”) should be required to apply to the Council for a licence.
What is a Sexual Entertainment Venue?
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (“the Act”) defines a SEV as any premises at which sexual entertainment is provided before a live audience for (or with a view to) the financial gain of the organiser. The most common example of a SEV is a lap dancing club. The Scottish Government’s guidance which includes a full definition of sexual entertainment can be accessed below
At a meeting on 27 August 2020, Scottish Borders Council decided it is necessary to consider if it should adopt a Resolution to licence SEVs.
A copy of the report is available here.
Consultation on New Powers To License Sexual Entertainment Venues
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Children and Young People
- Early Years
- Education
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender people (LGBT)
- Libraries
- Older people
- Transport
- Natural heritage/open space
- Development management statutory consultations
- People with disabilities
- People with long term conditions
- Local Government
- Community councils
- Common Good
- Community Planning Partnerships
- Digital skills
- Community Safety
- Community Justice
- Businesses
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