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Decision time for unlicensed air weapon owners as new law looms
Advice issued on storage of weapons from 31 December
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Drinks lobby to appeal minimum price ruling to Supreme Court
Argument that Inner House did not properly review EU law compatibility
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Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today
Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal
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Airgun licensing campaign opens ahead of new regime
Unwanted weapons can be handed in from next week
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Timing announced for air weapons licensing scheme
Certificate required from 31 December; applications open 1 July
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Holyrood committee declines to back Alcohol Health Bill
Majority prefer Government approach to member's bill
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Alcohol minimum price illegal if "less restrictive tax measures" possible
EU court says Court of Session must examine all evidence objectively
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Ban fixed odds betting terminals, Holyrood committee says
Report calls for full powers to tackle "crack cocaine" of gambling
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Alcohol minimum price only legal if no other health measure available: AG
Advocate General's opinion sets high bar for Scottish legislation
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Royal assent for Licensing Act removes refresher training ban rule
Personal licence holders can now apply again after revocation
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Air Weapons and Licensing Bill passes final stage
Ministers agree some amendments to licensing provisions
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Ministers to research tied pubs ahead of legislation decision
Study will consider whether reform needed as in England & Wales
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MSPs call for views on member's alcohol control bill
Measure would place further controls on sale and advertising
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Air Weapons and Licensing Bill backed at stage 1
No votes against but some MSPs abstain
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Stage 1 report published on air weapons and licensing
Holyrood committee supports general principles of bill
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Experts call for new laws on "legal highs"
Report recommends licensing and other controls
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Freedom for pub tenants as ministers lose Commons vote
Amendment allows tied houses to buy beer on open market
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Proposed air weapon licensing scheme "impractical", Society claims
Licensing individuals "will fail to control number of weapons"