This note constitutes that guidance. While they are accordingly bound to have regard to the content of this Note, it is important also to note that it is entirely for the justices and courts concerned to interpret the law in the individual circumstances of each case before them, including the character and facilities of the licensed premises concerned and their location. While the special nature of Sunday derives from the fact that it is the main day of Christian worship, this is no longer, in the view of the Home Office, the sole or principal justification for treating Sundays as different from other days of the week. However, the concept of a day of rest, or of relative peace and quiet, is the common heritage of most of the major religions, even if they have inherited different days of the week to be so celebrated. Moreover, Sundays are also regarded by many people, of all religions or none, as days in which more emphasis than usual should be placed on, or encouragement given to consider the benefits of, rest and relaxation, in preparation for the start of the next working week and in a family context where there is one. 5.
Some people equate relaxation with rest.
But for others the best form of relaxation may involve physical exercise or exertion - including dancing, as well as many sporting activities the commercial provision of which is already permitted. It is also important to note that casinos are entitled by law to remain open until 6.00 a.m. on Monday mornings. However, certain differences are maintained. Larger shops opening hours on Sunday are restricted by law. In practice they do not usually open on Sunday evenings, which means that town centre streets tend to be quieter and less busy than at other times.