Tougher licensing rules for lap-dancing clubs in UK
February 12th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANILondon, Feb 12 (ANI): Councils are to be handed new powers to crack down on lap-dancing clubs in the UK, the Home Office has announced.
From April 6, existing clubs can be classed as “sexual entertainment venues” and have to apply for a new licence or face closure.
Councils in England and Wales will be able to ban clubs from opening near schools or in quiet neighbourhoods. Even in areas where clubs are allowed, town halls will be able to cap the number.
Current laws put lapdancing clubs in the same category as cafes and bars, meaning they can be stopped from opening only if they attract crime, are a nuisance or endanger the public.
But town halls and residents groups called for greater powers to restrict them in the face of a boom in the industry.
The Home Office is acting following a 12-week consultation.
“Many people have told us they don’t want a lap-dancing club in their neighbourhood,” the Sun quoted Minister Alan Campbell as saying.
Chris White, chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “It’s a victory for common-sense.”
Since 2004 it is estimated the number of lapdancing clubs has doubled to more than 300. (ANI)
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