What should a local risk assessment include?
When conducting local risk assessments you must take into account the relevant matters identified in your licensing authority’s statement of licensing policy.
We expect your risk assessment to be structured in a manner that offers sufficient assurance that your premises has suitable controls and procedures in place. These controls should reflect the level of risk within your particular area, which will be determined by local circumstances.
Your risk assessment should take into account the risks presented by the local landscape. For example, if you are near a school it should explain how you mitigate the risk of underage gambling.
Your local licensing authority can challenge your risk assessment if they feel there is evidence that local risks have not been taken into consideration.
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Last updated: 25 March 2021
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