PART 4Community protection

CHAPTER 3Closure of premises associated with nuisance or disorder etc

Appeals

I184Appeals

1

An appeal against a decision to make or extend a closure order may be made by—

a

a person on whom the closure notice was served under section 79;

b

anyone else who has an interest in the premises but on whom the closure notice was not served.

2

A constable may appeal against—

a

a decision not to make a closure order applied for by a constable;

b

a decision not to extend a closure order made on the application of a constable;

c

a decision (under section 81) not to order the continuation in force of a closure notice issued by a constable.

3

A local authority may appeal against—

a

a decision not to make a closure order applied for by that authority;

b

a decision not to extend a closure order made on the application of that authority;

c

a decision (under section 81) not to order the continuation in force of a closure notice issued by that authority.

4

An appeal under this section is to the Crown Court.

5

An appeal under this section must be made within the period of 21 days beginning with the date of the decision to which it relates.

6

On an appeal under this section the Crown Court may make whatever order it thinks appropriate.

7

The Crown Court must notify the relevant licensing authority if it makes a closure order in relation to premises in respect of which a premises licence is in force.