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Protection of children and young persons > Principal offences
Short Summary
The provided legal document is a section of the UK Gambling Act 2005 that focuses on the protection of children and young persons from entering premises used for gambling. It states that it is an offense for any person to invite or permit a child or young person to enter premises with a casino premises license, betting premises license, adult gaming centre premises license, or where children and young persons are required to be excluded. However, there are exemptions for certain situations, such as regional casinos not using gambling facilities, premises other than tracks with a betting premises license, and adult gaming centres with appropriate licenses. The Secretary of State has the authority to make regulations to distinguish between different parts of premises and determine when use is being made of a part of premises. The document also mentions penalties for violating these provisions, which can vary depending on the specific offense.
Whom does it apply to?
Young persons
What does it govern?
Protection of children and young persons from gambling
What are exemptions?
Private or non-commercial gaming, private or non-commercial betting, lotteries, football pools, use of a Category D gaming machine, equal chance gaming with a prize gaming permit, equal chance gaming at a licensed family entertainment centre, prize gaming at a non-licensed family entertainment centre, prize gaming at a travelling fair in accordance with section 292
What are the Penalties?
Not mentioned
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom