And a strong warning has been issued to all pubs that they face long suspensions or permanent revocation of licences if they serve underage drinkers or too much alcohol to adults who later go on to cause trouble.
In giving the assembly’s judgment, the Deputy Bailiff, Michael Birt, said it was vital that licensees should understand they must abide by conditions imposed by the Licensing Law.
‘There is far too much binge-drinking and drink-fuelled violence in the streets of St Helier.
The licensing trade must play its part in seeking to combat this,’ he said.
Mont Felard Hotel Ltd was sentenced to the one-week suspension as a result of an incident on Sunday 6 February when a youth was seriously assaulted outside the premises.
