Hypnotism
No person shall give an exhibition,
demonstration or performance of hypnotism on any person at or in
connection with entertainment to which the public are admitted
whether on payment or otherwise at any place, unless the authority
has authorised that exhibition demonstration or performance. Any
authorisation may be subject to conditions.
In England and Wales, an act of hypnotism is not a licensable
activity under the Licensing Act 2003. Authorities in England and
Wales can only give permission for a display/performance of
hypnotism under the Hypnotism Act 1952 (as amended).
The Local Authority has adopted model
conditions in order to ensure the safety of persons who are
hypnotised.
The council must be informed in writing 28 days in advance
of the performance of:
(a) The name (both real and stage, if different) and address of
the person who will
give the performance (hereafter referred to as the “hypnotist”),
along with details of their last three performances (where and
when); and
(b) A statement as to whether, and if so giving full details
thereof, the hypnotist has been previously refused or had withdrawn
a consent by any licensing authority or been convicted of an
offence under the Hypnotism Act 1952 or of an offence involving the
breach of a condition regulating or prohibiting the giving of a
performance of hypnotism on any person at any theatre or other
place of public amusement or public entertainment.
Contact the Licensing Section
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
Telephone: 01304 872295
