... and in what ways, the law has moved away from this initial purpose of licences. Over the years the law has changed quite dramatically and licensees have begun to enjoy a higher level of protection against their licensor, and in some cases in relation to third parties. If one first begins to examine contractual licences it is evident that such modification has brought about some significant and clearly quite radical changes. This becomes evident if we look at the position of contractual licences within the common law. A contractual licence is described as "a licence supported by consideration"1 that is to say a mere permission which is granted for value as in situation of paying to enter a cinema or usage of the facilities at a leisure centre. At common law the rights of the licensee in such an instance are limited. The licensor was able to revoke the licence ...

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