Valid from 16/12/2005

Part 8 E+W Closure of premises

Closure of identified premises E+W

Valid from 24/11/2005

164 Application to magistrates' court by police E+W

(1) The responsible senior police officer must, as soon as reasonably practicable after a closure order comes into force in respect of any relevant premises, apply to a relevant magistrates court for it to consider the order and any extension of it.

(2) Where an application is made under this section in respect of licensed premises, the responsible senior officer must also notify the relevant licensing authority—

(a) that a closure order has come into force,

(b) of the contents of the order and of any extension of it, and

(c) of the application under subsection (1).