We always feared that putting licences into the hands of local councils would subject the publicans to loads of little Hitlers coming out of the woodwork and stimying the system.
Maybe this case will be the first of many that render the whole act unworkable, I just hope it collapses sooner rather than later.
If Canterbury are involved it makes me worried for next years Broadstairs, this year should be safe though.
The magistrates were impartial and quick, this new system is too cumbersome and the impartiality has gone.