APLH Alcohol Disorders 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'violence reduction zone' condition that may be imposed on a premises licence?
- A condition prohibiting the sale of alcohol in glass containers
- A condition (often including plastic glass requirements, search policies, or CCTV) designed to reduce the risk of violence at or near the premises (Correct answer)
- A condition requiring the premises to close by midnight in high-violence areas
- A condition requiring all staff to complete a violence awareness course
Correct answer: A condition (often including plastic glass requirements, search policies, or CCTV) designed to reduce the risk of violence at or near the premises
Licensing authorities can impose conditions tailored to violence reduction — these may include polycarbonate containers to prevent glass weapons, SIA door supervision, search policies, or CCTV requirements.
Question 2: Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, what replaced Alcohol Disorder Zones?
- Alcohol Exclusion Zones
- Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and Community Protection Notices, which have broader powers to manage alcohol-related disorder in public spaces (Correct answer)
- Alcohol-Free Community Zones
- Designated Drinking Areas
Correct answer: Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and Community Protection Notices, which have broader powers to manage alcohol-related disorder in public spaces
The 2014 Act replaced a range of older public space powers with PSPOs and Community Protection Notices — PSPOs can restrict alcohol consumption in defined areas, replacing the DPPO and ADZ regimes.
Question 3: What is the 'mandatory code' relating to irresponsible drinks promotions?
- A voluntary code of practice issued by the British Beer and Pub Association
- The Licensing Act (Mandatory Conditions) Order 2010, which prohibits irresponsible promotions including activities that encourage rapid or excessive alcohol consumption (Correct answer)
- A national advertising standard applied by the ASA
- A condition attached only to nightclub premises licences
Correct answer: The Licensing Act (Mandatory Conditions) Order 2010, which prohibits irresponsible promotions including activities that encourage rapid or excessive alcohol consumption
The Mandatory Conditions Order 2010 prohibits irresponsible promotions — deals that reward speed of consumption, games that require drinking forfeits, or promotions linked to downing drinks are all prohibited.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a 'log book' or 'incident register' at a licensed premises?
- To record all stock deliveries from suppliers
- To record incidents of disorder, refusals of service, and other significant events, providing evidence for the licensing authority and management to identify patterns and improve risk management (Correct answer)
- To comply with a mandatory condition imposed on all premises by the 2003 Act
- To record the personal licence holder's hours worked
Correct answer: To record incidents of disorder, refusals of service, and other significant events, providing evidence for the licensing authority and management to identify patterns and improve risk management
An incident register documents events that occur on the premises — it demonstrates a responsible management culture, helps identify recurring problems, and provides a contemporaneous record if a licence review is triggered.
Question 5: What is the legal obligation on a licensee if they believe a fight is about to break out in their premises?
- Wait for the fight to start before intervening
- Take immediate steps to prevent disorder, including instructing security or calling the police, to fulfil their duty to promote the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety objectives (Correct answer)
- Call the licensing authority for guidance before acting
- Only the police are responsible for preventing disorder — the licensee has no obligation
Correct answer: Take immediate steps to prevent disorder, including instructing security or calling the police, to fulfil their duty to promote the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety objectives
Licensees have a duty to manage their premises responsibly — anticipating and preventing disorder is part of promoting the licensing objectives, and failure to act can be used as evidence of irresponsible management at a review.
Question 6: What impact can a premises' track record of disorder have on a future licence application in the same location?
- Past disorder has no bearing on a new application for the same site
- The licensing authority can take into account the history of a location when determining a new application, potentially imposing stricter conditions or refusing the licence (Correct answer)
- Only crimes committed by the current applicant personally are relevant
- Past disorder only matters if the same operator is applying
Correct answer: The licensing authority can take into account the history of a location when determining a new application, potentially imposing stricter conditions or refusing the licence
The history of a location and the type of operation proposed are both relevant — if a site has a history of disorder, the licensing authority may apply a more cautious approach and attach stricter conditions to any new licence.
APLH Alcohol Disorders 2
What is a 'violence reduction zone' condition that may be imposed on a premises licence?