Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in paragraphs 1(1) and (3) of schedule 2, and paragraph 21(b) of schedule 7, of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), 8(2)(d) and 8(3)(a) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation relating to licensing. Part 2 amends primary legislation and Part 3 amends subordinate legislation. Part 4 provides that amendments made by regulation 2 do not apply to matters arising before exit day.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no or minimal impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies.