Sex establishment licence

In the United Kingdom, a sex establishment licence is a form of licence required for carrying on some types of sex-related businesses. Sex establishment licences are granted by local authorities, under the powers granted by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.[1]

There are three classes of sex establishments: sex shops, sex cinemas, and sexual entertainment venues.

Sexual entertainment venues

Sexual entertainment venues are defined in the Policing and Crime Act 2009, and are regulated by local authorities under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.[2] This classification was originally intended to regulate lap-dancing clubs,[2] but also extends to venues where other kinds of sex-related entertainment takes place, including live sex shows and peep shows.[3]

Nil Caps

The Sex Workers Union successfully challenged nil caps in Bristol and Edinburgh.

See also

References
  1. "Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982". www.legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  2. "Sexual Entertainment Venues: Guidance for England and Wales" (PDF). transact.westminster.gov.uk. Home Office. March 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  3. "Sex establishment licence". Peterborough City Council. Retrieved 12 May 2019.


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