SIA Door Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) 2

Question 1

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the minimum age for selling alcohol in licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

The legal minimum age for selling or supplying alcohol in England and Wales is 18; anyone younger is prohibited from making such sales unless supervised by an adult over 18 in some retail contexts.

Question 2

A venue's premises licence is being reviewed following a serious incident. Who can call for a review?

Accepted Answer

Police, environmental health, other responsible authorities or any interested party

Answer

A licence review can be requested by any responsible authority (such as police) or by interested parties such as local residents, with the licensing authority deciding the outcome.

Question 3

What does 'early morning restriction order' (EMRO) allow a local authority to do?

Accepted Answer

Restrict the sale of alcohol during specified early morning hours in a defined area

Answer

An EMRO allows local authorities to restrict the sale of alcohol between midnight and 6am in areas with persistent alcohol-related problems.

Question 4

What must be prominently displayed at the entrance of licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

A summary of the premises licence

Answer

The Licensing Act 2003 requires a summary of the premises licence to be displayed prominently at or near the entrance so it is visible to the public.

Question 5

A door supervisor is asked to admit an under-18 to a premises with an 'over-18s only' condition. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse entry as the licence condition must be complied with

Answer

Licence conditions are legally binding; an 'over-18s only' condition means no under-18 may enter regardless of accompaniment, and breaching this risks the licence.

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SIA Door Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) 2