SIA Licensing Law 2

Question 1

What is a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)?

Accepted Answer

The named individual who holds day-to-day responsibility for the premises licence

Answer

The DPS must hold a personal licence and is responsible for authorising alcohol sales and managing the premises.

Question 2

What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

Accepted Answer

A notice allowing licensable activities at an otherwise unlicensed premises for up to 168 hours

Answer

TENs allow temporary alcohol sales, entertainment, or late-night refreshment for up to 7 days (168 hours) without a full premises licence.

Question 3

Under the Equality Act 2010, which is NOT a protected characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Criminal record

Answer

The nine protected characteristics are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation. Criminal record is not included.

Question 4

What happens during a licensing review?

Accepted Answer

Any responsible authority or interested party can apply to review the licence, potentially leading to conditions, suspension, or revocation

Answer

Reviews can be triggered by police, fire service, environmental health, or local residents. Outcomes range from additional conditions to full licence revocation.

Question 5

What is a 'closure order' in licensing?

Accepted Answer

A police power to close premises for up to 24 hours (extendable to 48) due to disorder or nuisance

Answer

Under Section 76 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, police can issue closure notices for up to 48 hours.

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SIA Licensing Law 2