If this (the same two performers) should ever be proved to be the case - I wonder just how many open mic nights (with a succession of different performers) are currently being permitted in premises without PELs - by our local authorities.

If they are found to be knowingly allowing this form unlicensed public entertainment to take place - these local authorities are themselves in breach of the current law. If they believe that this is the legal position - why do they choose not to enforce it?

But as they are unlikely to prosecute themselves and the police ( locally anyway) do not seem to see that upholding this law and bringing charges against a local authority is a matter for them - the licensing law is really what our local authorities wish it to be..........