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If you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have authorisation from the local authority. You must also comply with any conditions attached to an authorisation.
Licence Summary
Anyone giving an exhibition, demonstration or performance of Hypnotism on any person or in connection with entertainment to which the public are admitted whether by payment or otherwise is required to obtain authorisation from the Council by way of consent.
A separate application must be made by the person who will be carrying out the act of Hypnotism in relation to each premises/venue intended to be used.
Permission from the owner of the premises where the activity will take place is not required as part of the application process.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must not have previously been refused a consent or convicted of any offence under the Hypnotism Act 1952.
Applicants must have the appropriate public liability insurance in place for proposed events.
Fees and Charges
There are no fees currently payable for hypnotism authorisations.
Regulation Summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence (opens in a new window)
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period
Apply online
Apply for a hypnotism permit (opens in a new window)
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Erewash Borough Council in the first instance.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct (opens in a new window) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (opens in a new window).
Other Redress
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.
Please contact us in the first instance:
Erewash Borough Council
Town Hall
Derby Road
Long Eaton
Derbyshire
NG10 1HU
Related documents
The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)
