Licensing industry working to address alcohol issues

Wed, 30 Sep 2015

Alcohol related problems within the Island's licensing industry are being continually addressed.

New guidance has been published in an effort to ensure all licensed premises are adhering to best practice.

It follows the latest sessions of the licensing court which brings together government, the industry and the police to discuss any drink related issues.

The manual will be kept under review and will be updated when necessary.

Julian Lalor-Smith is from the Department of Home Affairs - he says it's an area important to the economy and the guidance will help everyone work together: