Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963

[Appeals E+W+S

14 (1) Where a licensing authority in England and Wales— E+W+S

(a) refuse an application for a scheme licence; or

(b) revoke a scheme licence,

the applicant or, as the case may be, the licensee may appeal against the decision to the Crown Court.

(2) An appeal under this paragraph shall be commenced by giving notice to—

(a) the appropriate officer of the Crown Court; and

(b) the licensing authority whose decision it is desired to appeal against,

within twenty-one days of the applicant or, as the case may be, the licensee being notified by that authority of their decision.

15 (1) Where a licensing authority in Scotland— E+W+S

(a) refuse an application for a scheme licence; or

(b) revoke a scheme licence,

the applicant or, as the case may be, the licensee may appeal against the decision to the sheriff having jurisdiction in the relevant area.

(2) An appeal under this paragraph shall be made within such time, and in accordance with such rules, as may be prescribed by the Court of Session by act of sederunt.

(3) On an appeal under this paragraph, the decision of the sheriff shall be final and may include such order as to the expenses of the appeal as he thinks proper.

(4) In sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, the reference to the relevant area is to the area in which the scheme’s centre of operation is proposed to be or, as the case may be, is situated.

16 (1) Where a licensing authority revoke a scheme licence, the revocation shall not have effect until the end of the time within which notice of appeal may be given and, if such notice is given, until the determination or abandonment of the appeal. E+W+S

(2) If, on an appeal against the decision of a licensing authority to revoke a scheme licence, the Crown Court or, as the case may be, the sheriff confirms the decision of the licensing authority, the court or the sheriff may, if it or he thinks fit, order that the revocation shall be postponed until the end of a further period not exceeding two months from the date of the order.

17 (1) Where a licensing authority refuse a renewal application, the existing licence shall not expire until the end of the time within which notice of appeal may be given and, if such notice is given, until the determination or abandonment of the appeal. E+W+S

(2) If, on an appeal against the decision of a licensing authority to refuse a renewal application, the Crown Court or, as the case may be, the sheriff confirms the decision of the licensing authority, the court or the sheriff may, if it or he thinks fit, order that the expiry of the existing licence shall be postponed for a period not exceeding two months from the date of the order.]