SIA Door Licensing Law 2

Question 1

What is a 'premises licence' under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

A licence authorising the use of specific premises for licensable activities

Answer

A premises licence authorises specific premises to carry out licensable activities such as the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and the provision of late night refreshment.

Question 2

What is a 'Temporary Event Notice' (TEN)?

Accepted Answer

A notice given to the licensing authority for a temporary licensable activity

Answer

A TEN is a notice given to the local licensing authority that permits temporary licensable activities (such as selling alcohol) at premises that do not hold a premises licence, or for activities not covered by an existing licence.

Question 3

Who has the power to review a premises licence?

Accepted Answer

The licensing authority, following an application from a responsible authority or interested party

Answer

The licensing authority can review a premises licence following an application from a responsible authority (police, fire service, etc.) or an interested party (local residents, businesses). This can result in conditions being added or the licence being revoked.

Question 4

What is the penalty for a door supervisor working without a valid SIA licence?

Accepted Answer

A fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment

Answer

Under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, it is a criminal offence to work as a door supervisor without a valid SIA licence, punishable by a fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.

Question 5

What does 'due diligence' mean in the context of licensing law?

Accepted Answer

Taking all reasonable steps and exercising all due care to prevent offences being committed

Answer

Due diligence is a defence available to licence holders showing they took all reasonable steps to prevent an offence (e.g., serving underage customers). It requires evidence of policies, training, and consistent enforcement.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Licensing Law 2