APLH - Award for Personal Licence Holders Rights of Entry Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer from the local fire and rescue authority wishes to inspect a nightclub to check fire safety compliance as it relates to the licensing objectives.
Under what conditions do they have the right of entry?

Accepted Answer

At any reasonable time, upon producing their authorisation if requested.

Answer

Only when accompanied by a police constable.

Answer

They must first obtain a court order to enter the premises.

Answer

Only during a pre-arranged appointment with the Designated Premises Supervisor.

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would NOT be considered an 'authorised person' with statutory rights of entry to licensed premises under the Licensing Act 2003 for the purpose of checking compliance?

Accepted Answer

A member of the public who has made a complaint about noise.

Answer

An environmental health officer.

Answer

An officer of the licensing authority.

Answer

A police constable.

Question 3

A police constable has reasonable cause to believe a serious offence under the Licensing Act 2003 is being committed inside a locked licensed premises after hours. They are refused entry. What level of force can the constable use to gain entry?

Accepted Answer

Such reasonable force as may be required.

Answer

No force is permitted; they must wait for the DPS to arrive with a key.

Answer

Force can only be used if they have obtained a specific warrant authorising it.

Answer

Any level of force, including breaking down the door, without restriction.

Question 4

A personal licence holder is managing a bar when a licensing officer arrives to conduct a lawful inspection. The manager deliberately provides incorrect information and blocks access to the cellar. What offence has the manager most likely committed?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally obstructing an authorised person.

Answer

Breach of the peace.

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Perverting the course of justice.

Answer

Assault on an authorised officer.

Question 5

An environmental health officer enters a pub at 11:00 am using their powers under the Licensing Act 2003. What is the primary purpose for which they can exercise this right of entry?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether licensable activities are being carried on in accordance with the premises licence.

Answer

To investigate a staff member's employment contract and immigration status.

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To conduct a general survey of customer satisfaction and menu pricing.

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To check the premises' private accounts and tax records.

Question 6

Under Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003, when does a police constable have the power to enter a licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

When they have reason to believe that any premises are being, or are about to be, used for a licensable activity.

Answer

Only when they have obtained a warrant from a magistrates' court.

Answer

At any time without reason, as part of routine patrols.

Answer

Only when invited onto the premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a member of staff.

An officer from the local fire and rescue authority wishes to inspect a nightclub to check fire safety compliance as it relates to the licensing objectives.Under what conditions do they have the right of entry?

An officer from the local fire and rescue authority wishes to inspect a nightclub to check fire safety compliance as it relates to the licensing objectives.
Under what conditions do they have the right of entry?