Licensing Act 1964 (repealed) (c. 26)

Part XII E+W Protection of Persons under Eighteen and other Provisions as to Conduct of Licensed Premises and Licensed Canteens.

Offences in relation to constables E+W

178 Offences in relation to constables. E+W

If the holder of a justices’ licence—

(a) knowingly suffers to remain on the licensed premises any constable during any part of the time appointed for the constable’s being on duty, except for the purpose of the execution of the constable’s duty, or

(b) supplies any liquor or refreshment, whether by way of gift or sale, to any constable on duty except by authority of a superior officer of the constable, or

(c) bribes or attempts to bribe any constable,

he shall be liable, on a first conviction to a fine not exceeding [F1 £25], and on a subsequent conviction to a fine not exceeding [F1 £50].

Textual Amendments

F1 Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 31(5)(6)(9)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 178: Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)