# The Licensing Act 2003 (Victory in Europe Day Licensing Hours) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 197(4) of the Licensing Act 2003, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
LICENCES AND LICENSING, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 172(1) and (3)(c) and 197(2)(b) of the Licensing Act 2003.
The Secretary of State considers that the celebration period in relation to which this Order is made marks an occasion of exceptional national significance.
The Secretary of State has consulted such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in accordance with section 172(4) of the Licensing Act 2003.
In accordance with section 197(4) of the Licensing Act 2003, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348271379/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-licensing-act-2003-victory-in-europe-day-licensing-hours-order-2025/introduction
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