The Sexual Encoutner Entertainment License is contained within the "Policing and Crime Bill 2008-09" under the "Sex Offences and Sex Establishments" section 25. This bill has not yet currently been passed but some councils within the UK are beginning to exercise it at their own discretion.

What steps does a bill take

For a bill to be passed through parliament it has to pass through several stages, click [here] to read about each stage.

What is happening with the "Bill" currently

Summary of the Bill

• Introduces new provisions to improve police accountability and effectiveness (although the Government’s plans for directly elected police authorities, which provoked some controversy, have not been included in the Bill)
• Creates a new offence of paying for sex with someone who is controlled for gain and introduces new powers to close brothels
• Modifies the law on soliciting
• Tightens up the regulation of lap-dancing clubs by reclassifying them as ‘sex establishments’ rather than ‘entertainment’ venues
• Amends police powers to deal with young people drinking in public
• Introduces a new mandatory code of practice for alcohol sales
• Amends the criminal asset recovery scheme established under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
• Changes the arrangements for airport security and policing.