Part 2The Gambling Commission
I123Statement of principles for licensing and regulation
1
The Commission shall prepare a statement setting out the principles to be applied by it in exercising its functions under this Act.
2
The statement under this section shall, in particular, explain how the principles to be applied are expected to assist the Commission in its pursuit of the licensing objectives.
3
The Commission shall—
a
review the statement from time to time, and
b
revise the statement when the Commission thinks it appropriate.
4
The Commission shall as soon as is reasonably practicable publish—
a
the statement, and
b
any revision.
5
Before issuing or revising a statement under this section the Commission shall consult—
a
the Secretary of State,
b
Her Majesty's Commissioners of Customs and Excise,
c
one or more persons who appear to the Commission to represent local authorities (including, in Scotland, licensing boards),
d
one or more persons who appear to the Commission to represent chief constables of police forces,
e
one or more persons who appear to the Commission to represent the interests of persons carrying on gambling businesses,
f
one or more persons who appear to the Commission to have knowledge about social problems relating to gambling, and
g
to such extent and in such manner as the Commission thinks appropriate, members of the public.