APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders Police Powers and Closure Questions and Answers

Question 1

A police superintendent is called to a nightclub where a large-scale fight has broken out, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the maximum initial period for which the officer can issue a closure order for the premises without going to court?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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48 hours

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7 days

Question 2

Under what circumstances does a police constable have the power to enter a licensed premises under Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

When they have reason to believe that a licensable activity is being, or is about to be, carried on.

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Only when they have a search warrant issued by a magistrate.

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At any time, for any reason, due to the licensed status of the premises.

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Only between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on a weekday.

Question 3

A person who is drunk and disorderly is asked to leave a pub by the personal licence holder on duty. The person refuses to go. Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The person is committing a criminal offence, and a police constable can be called to assist in expelling them.

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The person is committing a civil offence, and the police cannot arrest them.

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The police can only intervene if the person has physically assaulted a member of staff.

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The personal licence holder must obtain a court order to have the person removed.

Question 4

Which of the following provides a valid reason for a senior police officer to issue a closure order for a licensed premises under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

There is imminent or existing serious disorder on, or in the vicinity of, the premises.

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The premises has breached a condition of its licence related to playing recorded music.

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The Designated Premises Supervisor has failed to renew their personal licence on time.

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The premises is consistently selling alcohol at a price significantly lower than its competitors.

Question 5

Following a 24-hour closure order issued by a senior police officer due to serious disorder, the police apply to the magistrates' court. Which of the following actions is the court empowered to take at the subsequent hearing?

Accepted Answer

Order the premises to remain closed for a period while the licensing authority conducts a review.

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Revoke the premises licence immediately without a further hearing.

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Issue a fine directly to the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).

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Order the transfer of the licence to a new holder chosen by the police.

Question 6

In addition to their direct enforcement powers, such as issuing closure orders, what is a primary role of the police in relation to the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

To act as a "Responsible Authority," allowing them to make representations on licence applications and call for reviews.

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To set the annual fees for premises licences within their jurisdiction.

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To conduct the mandatory training and issue the APLH qualification to new applicants.

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To grant Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for events with fewer than 100 attendees.