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Societies Incorporated as Charitable Trust Boards: Options Following the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Are you involved with a society incorporated as a board under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957? If you are, do you know how the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 applies to your society? This article looks at the implications of the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 for societies incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act.
Digital Identification for Alcohol Purchases
From 28 May 2026, licensed premises can accept approved digital ID as evidence of age for alcohol purchases. While this is a relatively small regulatory amendment, it represents a significant shift toward digital verification in everyday transactions. Operators will need to make conscious decisions about whether and how to adopt it.
The 2026 ARLA Penalty Guidelines: Practical Advice for Licensees
The recently issued 2026 Penalty Guidelines provide important insights into how the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) will approach enforcement outcomes under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.