Northern Ireland Group Slams 'Wasted Opportunity' for Modernising Alcohol Licensing Laws

Northern Ireland group slams 'wasted opportunity' for modernising alcohol licensing laws

Consumer group says law 'another nail in coffin' for local breweries

Department for Communities’ response to the report of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland, including the Surrender Principle

Department for Communities’ response to the report of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland, including the Surrender Principle Date published: 18 November 2025 doranj Mon, 17/11/2025 - 13:51 Section 23 of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (“the 2021 Act”) placed a duty on the Department for Communities to appoint an independent person to undertake a review of the l…