http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9375749.Sussex_Police_concern_as_Government_plans_could_legalise_raves/?ref=rss

More groundless scarmongering - this time from Sussex

Sergeant Malcolm Wauchope, a licensing officer in Brighton, said he was amazed the proposals were being taken seriously.

He described the "nightmare scenario" if a rave was organised at the Hippodrome in Middle Street, Brighton.

He said: "The capacity is well over 2,000. Theoretically someone could open the doors, not bother to apply for an alcohol or late night refreshment licence and host dance led events with recorded music all night if they wanted with no need for a licence or contact with any interested party."

Councillor Lizzie Deane, chair of the licensing committee, said: "Unlicensed events with such large crowds would almost inevitably lead to increased noise levels and public safety issues."