Sex establishment licence
In the United Kingdom, a sex establishment licence is a form of licence required for carrying on some types of sex-related businesses. Sex establishment licences are granted by local authorities, under the powers granted by the Local Government Act 1982.
There are three classes of sex establishments: sex shops. sex cinemas, and sexual entertainment venues.Sexual entertainment venues
Sexual entertainment venues are defined in the Policing and Crime Act 2009, and are regulated by local authorities under the Local Government Act 1982. This classification was originally intended to regulate lap-dancing clubs, but also extends to venues where other kinds of sex-related entertainment takes place, including live sex shows and peep shows. Swingers' clubs and other venues including LGBT clubs, where naked people or people having sex may be visible to other attendees are also regulated as sexual entertainment venues.
