APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders Protection of Children from Harm Questions and Answers

Question 1

A staff member at a licensed premises sells alcohol to a 17-year-old who appears to be much older.
The staff member did not ask for identification.
If prosecuted, what is the most likely outcome for the staff member?

Accepted Answer

The staff member has likely committed an offence as they failed to exercise 'due diligence'.

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The 17-year-old is the only one who has committed an offence by attempting to buy alcohol.

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No offence was committed as the sale was unintentional and the person looked over 18.

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A valid defence exists as long as the premises operates a 'Challenge 25' policy, even if it wasn't used.

Question 2

An adult is seen buying a bottle of wine in a shop and immediately giving it to a teenager waiting outside. Under the Licensing Act 2003, what specific offence has the adult most likely committed?

Accepted Answer

Proxy purchasing

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Aiding and abetting

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Public nuisance

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Unauthorised supply of alcohol

Question 3

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the maximum penalty for a premises licence holder convicted of 'persistently selling alcohol to children'?

Accepted Answer

A £20,000 fine and up to a 3-month licence suspension.

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A £5,000 fine and a 1-month licence suspension.

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A £1,000 fine and mandatory staff retraining.

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Permanent revocation of the premises licence.

Question 4

Which of the following is a mandatory condition that must be adopted by all premises licensed for the sale of alcohol to promote the protection of children from harm?

Accepted Answer

Having an age verification policy in place.

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Employing door supervisors on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Providing free soft drinks for children.

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Prohibiting anyone under 18 from entering the premises after 9 pm.

Question 5

At what times is it an offence to allow an unaccompanied child under 16 to be on premises used exclusively or primarily for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, such as a traditional pub?

Accepted Answer

At any time the premises are open for the supply of alcohol.

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

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Only if they are in the main bar area.

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At no time, as long as they do not consume alcohol.

Question 6

A 16-year-old is having a meal in a restaurant with their parent. The parent buys them a glass of cider to have with their meal. Which statement correctly describes the legality of this situation?

Accepted Answer

No offence has been committed by the parent, the 16-year-old, or the premises.

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Both the parent and the 16-year-old have committed an offence.

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This is illegal as alcohol cannot be sold to or for anyone under 18.

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An offence is only committed if the 16-year-old also eats a dessert.

A staff member at a licensed premises sells alcohol to a 17-year-old who appears to be much older.The staff member did not ask for identification.If prosecuted, what is the most likely outcome for the staff member?

A staff member at a licensed premises sells alcohol to a 17-year-old who appears to be much older.
The staff member did not ask for identification.
If prosecuted, what is the most likely outcome for the staff member?