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Corporate Governance Framework
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Licensing: continuance applications
Function
Determining an application under section 102(2)(b) of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab) that the operating licence shall continue to have effect following a change of corporate control; or alternatively that the licence should be revoked.
Person to whom the function is delegated and conditions under which the authority is vested
Continuance:
Regulatory Caseworkers and above where no issues have been identified or where issues have been satisfactorily resolved may grant an application.
A Regulatory Manager or above may consider an application where issues remain unresolved.
Revocations: Where the conclusion of staff is that the licence should be revoked a 'minded to revoke’ letter will be sent to the licence holder.
Where, in response to such a letter, the licence holder requests a hearing before the Regulatory Panel, the Panel will determine the case, otherwise a Regulatory Manager or above may decide to revoke the licence.
Function
Determination of a request that the five-week period under section 102(5) should be extended after it expires under section 102(6)(b).
Person to whom the function is delegated and conditions under which the authority is vested
A Regulatory Manager or above may grant requests.
Revocations: Where the conclusion of staff is that the request should be refused and the licence revokes under section 102(5) a ‘minded to revoke’ letter will be sent to the licence holder.
Where, in response to such a letter, the licence holder requests a hearing, this will be before an Executive Director who will determine the case, otherwise a Senior Manager or above may take the decision.
Last updated: 27 February 2023
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