Licensing Forum

The Isle of Man Licensing Forum was established in February 2005 to assess the legislation under which the industry, the Licensing Court and the police operate and any associated problems. The aim is to ensure the industry has a suitable environment in which to operate whilst providing that the regulation of the industry by the police and the issuing of licences by the courts is effective.

The forum has proved highly successful and has brought Government, the industry and the police together to address alcohol related problems.

The membership includes the following:

Julian Lalor-Smith, Chairman, Department of Home Affairs

A. Supt. Phil Drowley, Isle of Man Constabulary

Inspector Michelle McKillop, Isle of Man Constabulary

Sgt. Wendy Barker, IoM Constabulary Central Alcohol Unit

Darren Bradford, IoM Constabulary Central Alcohol Unit

Martin Brunnscheweiler, Bushy's Brewery & LVA

Enzo Ciapelli, IoM Restaurateur Association

Harry Creevy, Pubwatch

Diane Edington, Heron and Brearley

Wally Hampson, MENA

Mark Humphrey, IoM Law Society

Ken Kneale, Licensing Consultant

Andrew Quilliam, Offwatch

Guy Rossiter, LVA

Andy Saunders, LVA

Peter Whittaker, Offwatch

Karl Cubbon, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs

The Forum has dealt with many issues since it was established including: