Licensing Assembly [2019] JRC 043A (21 March 2019)

Licensing Assembly [2019] JRC 043A (21 March 2019)

Seedee Jons Limited's application was refused due to lack of clarity, insufficient connection between alcohol sales and the main business, and concerns about exposing young clientele to alcohol. Cineworld Cinemas Limited's application was adjourned due to concerns about supervision, risk of underage access, and operational difficulties related to licensing the foyer and all screens.

Citation
[2019] JRC 043A
Parties
Applicant: Seedee Jons Limited; Applicant: Cineworld Cinemas Limited
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Licensing Application / Decision on Applications
Outcome
Seedee Jons Limited's application refused; Cineworld Cinemas Limited's application adjourned for up to 12 months.
Legal Topics
Alcohol Licensing, Public Interest, Premises Suitability, Youth Access to Alcohol
Licensing Law Alcohol Licensing Public Interest Premises Suitability Youth Access to Alcohol

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Parties

Seedee Jons Limited

Applicant

Cineworld Cinemas Limited

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Licensing Application / Decision on Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether granting a Sixth Category licence to Seedee Jons Limited is in the public interest
  2. 2 Whether varying the Seventh Category Entertainment licence for Cineworld Cinemas Limited is appropriate given the risks to young people

Ratio Decidendi

Seedee Jons Limited's application was refused due to lack of clarity, insufficient connection between alcohol sales and the main business, and concerns about exposing young clientele to alcohol. Cineworld Cinemas Limited's application was adjourned due to concerns about supervision, risk of underage access, and operational difficulties related to licensing the foyer and all screens.

Court Disposition

Seedee Jons Limited's application refused; Cineworld Cinemas Limited's application adjourned for up to 12 months.

Orders

  • Seedee Jons Limited's application for a Sixth Category licence refused.
  • Cineworld Cinemas Limited's application to vary Seventh Category licence adjourned for up to 12 months; applicant may resubmit with further information or proposals.