APLH Alcohol Disorders

Question 1

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the offence of 'selling alcohol to a drunk person'?

Accepted Answer

Section 141 creates an offence of knowingly selling or attempting to sell alcohol to a person who is drunk on any licensed premises

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There is no specific offence relating to selling to a drunk person

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It is only an offence in late-night premises after midnight

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It is a civil offence carrying a fixed penalty notice only

Question 2

What powers do the police have under the Licensing Act 2003 to disperse people from a licensed premises area?

Accepted Answer

Power to issue directions to leave the area and not return for up to 48 hours under the policing of alcohol-related disorder provisions

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No special powers — only normal arrest powers apply

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Power to close the premises immediately for 12 hours

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Power to revoke the premises licence on the spot

Question 3

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is an 'Alcohol Disorder Zone' (ADZ)?

Accepted Answer

An area designated by a local authority where premises are required to pay a levy to fund additional policing and street cleaning during peak disorder periods

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An area permanently closed to new licensed premises applications

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A zone in which alcohol consumption is prohibited in public

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A post-code area with above-average alcohol-related hospital admissions

Question 4

What is the 'designated public place' regime and how does it affect licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

It allows local authorities to designate public places where police can confiscate and require people to stop drinking alcohol in public, targeting street drinking near licensed premises

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It designates premises for priority policing resources

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It requires all licensed premises to provide outdoor seating areas

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It gives local authorities power to revoke licences in disorder hotspots

Question 5

Which staff practice is essential to prevent disorder in a licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring customers' alcohol consumption, refusing service to those who are becoming intoxicated, and maintaining a safe environment with adequate security

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Serving alcohol as quickly as possible to reduce waiting time frustration

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Playing loud music to mask noise from intoxicated customers

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Allowing customers to bring their own alcohol if the premises are at capacity

Question 6

What is the relationship between 'drunk and disorderly' behaviour and the licensing objectives?

Accepted Answer

Premises that permit or contribute to drunk and disorderly behaviour are failing the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety licensing objectives, which can trigger a licence review

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It is unrelated to licensing — it is solely a police matter

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It only becomes a licensing concern if physical violence occurs on the premises

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It engages only the prevention of public nuisance objective