In section 22 (objections and representations), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)

The appropriate chief constable may, under subsection (1)(b), make representations concerning a premises licence application by giving to the Licensing Board a report detailing—

(a)

any cases of antisocial behaviour indentified by constables as having taken place on, or in the vicinity of, the premises,

(b)

any complaints or other representations made to constables concerning antisocial behaviour on, or in the vicinity of, the premises.”.

After section 24 insert—

“24APower to request antisocial behaviour report

(1)

A Licensing Board may, at any time before determining a premises licence application, request the appropriate chief constable to give the Board a report detailing—

(a)

all cases of antisocial behaviour indentified within the relevant period by constables as having taken place on, or in the vicinity of, the premises,

(b)

all complaints or other representations made within the relevant period to constables concerning antisocial behaviour on, or in the vicinity of, the premises.

(2)

The appropriate chief constable must give the report within 21 days of the request.

(3)

Where the Licensing Board requests a report under subsection (1), the Board must suspend consideration of the application until it receives the report.

(4)

On receipt of the chief constable’s report under subsection (2), the Licensing Board must—

(a)

give a copy of the report to the applicant in such manner and by such time as may be prescribed by regulations, and

(b)

resume consideration of the application and determine it in accordance with section 23.

(5)

In this section—

“antisocial behaviour” has the same meaning as in section 143 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), and

“relevant period” means the period of one year ending with the date of the request.”.