Rep of Solicitor General in respect of Eagle Tavern [2007] JRC 112 (13 June 2007)

Rep of Solicitor General in respect of Eagle Tavern [2007] JRC 112 (13 June 2007)

The licensee failed to ensure competent management and proper training, resulting in serious infractions of the Licensing Law, including permitting drunkenness and allowing public on premises after hours; the licensee's conduct warrants revocation of the licence.

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Citation
[2007] JRC 112
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Eagle Tavern Limited; Manageress: Bridget Lewis; Tenant: Kevin Lewis; Beneficial Owner: Kevin Davies
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Reference Under Licensing (jersey) Law 1974 / Judgment
Outcome
licence revoked with immediate effect
Legal Topics
Management of Licensed Premises, Drunkenness, Training Requirements, Penalties for Licensing Infractions
Licensing Law Criminal Law Management of Licensed Premises Drunkenness Training Requirements Penalties for Licensing Infractions

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Eagle Tavern Limited

Respondent

Bridget Lewis

Manageress

Kevin Lewis

Tenant

Kevin Davies

Beneficial Owner

Procedural Posture

Reference Under Licensing (jersey) Law 1974 / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 failure to comply with obligations of a license holder
  2. 2 permitting drunkenness on licensed premises
  3. 3 allowing public on premises after permitted hours

Ratio Decidendi

The licensee failed to ensure competent management and proper training, resulting in serious infractions of the Licensing Law, including permitting drunkenness and allowing public on premises after hours; the licensee's conduct warrants revocation of the licence.

Court Disposition

licence revoked with immediate effect

Orders

  • No application for a new licence before September 2007.
  • Any future application must demonstrate proper training procedures and a fit and proper manager.