Extraordinary Licensing Assembly - Marina Metro Hotel 17-Nov-2020 [2020] JRC 242 (17 November 2020)

Persistent and clear breaches of COVID-19 guidance and licence conditions, including disregard for public interest, justify a substantial penalty; improvement in compliance prevents suspension but warrants monitoring.

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Citation: [2020] JRC 242
Parties: Licensee: Salt & Pepper Pots Limited; Registered Manager: Mr Geoffrey Mayger; Applicant: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 17 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Licensing Review / Extraordinary Sitting of the Licensing Assembly
Outcome: Licence not suspended; significant fine imposed; no order for costs.
Legal Topics: COVID 19 Compliance, Public Interest, Licence Conditions, Statutory Interpretation

Licensing Law Public Health Law COVID 19 Compliance Public Interest Licence Conditions Statutory Interpretation

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Parties

Salt & Pepper Pots Limited

Licensee

Mr Geoffrey Mayger

Registered Manager

Attorney General

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Licensing Review / Extraordinary Sitting of the Licensing Assembly

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Licensee operated the premises in breach of public health guidance and licence conditions
2 Whether the conduct was contrary to the interests of the public
3 Whether the Licensee is a fit and proper person to operate a licence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Licence not suspended; significant fine imposed; no order for costs.

Orders

Fine of £20,000.00 imposed with 30 days to pay.
Liberty to apply as to time to pay.

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