The problem is that the Act will be headed by a statement that in the opinion of the minister the Act is compliant, not that it is compliant.

I have no doubts but that those who voted for the Morris Dancing Amendment thought it meant acoustic music was excempt - but as any lawyer or any one carefully reading the English Language, wouuld tell you - it says no such thing. The whole thing is a travasity and a disgrace. I read recently that since coming into power crime solving by the police has reduced to a pathetic level but new offences created exceed 500 including selling tomatoes by imperial measure!

If it helps I don't think Local Authorities are particularly clear on what needs a licence and what does not but the real enforcers could be publicans fearful for their licences. They need to understand how to fill in their local business plans when they apply to the new bodies for licences.