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Licensing decisions: Procedures and guidance for licensing hearings

Guidance to assist Directors or the Regulatory Panel to carry out their licensing functions in accordance with our policies and procedures and to comply with the law.

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Published
16 May 2022

Last updated
13 June 2024 - Changes

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Contents

• Licensing decisions: Procedures and guidance for licensing hearings

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• 1 - Introduction
• • The purpose of this guidance
  • Scheme of delegations
  • Referral of case to a licensing hearing
  • The legal framework for decision making
  • Conflicts of interest
• 2 - Preparing for the hearing
• • Introduction
  • Documentary and other evidence
  • Case management hearings
• 3 - The hearing
• 4 - The Decision making process for determining licence applications
• • Determining the facts
  • Deciding whether to grant or refuse the application (in whole or in part)

21 - Disposal of Assets

21.1 The Gambling Commission requires the Secretary of State’s approval for any disposal of land regardless of value.

21.2 The Commission should seek approval from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for the disposal of all other assets (excluding fixtures and fittings) above the maximum value as defined in their annual delegation letter.

21.3 The sale or lease of assets at below market value is regarded as a gift. If the difference between the market value and the amount received (the gift) exceeds £300k, HM Treasury (HMT) approval is required.

21.4 Unless a specific delegation limit is awarded to the Commission, HMT approval is required for all retention of receipts arising from asset disposals regardless of value.

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Last updated: 13 June 2024

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