SIA Door Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?
- Prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; prevention of public nuisance; protection of children from harm (Correct answer)
- Prevention of drug use; fire safety; noise control; child protection
- Crime prevention; traffic management; noise control; alcohol control
- Public order; building safety; underage drinking; terrorism prevention
Correct answer: Prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; prevention of public nuisance; protection of children from harm
The four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003 are prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.
Question 2: Who is responsible for issuing premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003?
- The local authority licensing committee (Correct answer)
- The Home Office
- The Magistrates' Court
- The SIA
Correct answer: The local authority licensing committee
Premises licences are issued by the local authority; the licensing committee hears contested applications and reviews, while officers handle administration.
Question 3: What is a 'Temporary Event Notice' (TEN) under the Licensing Act 2003?
- A short-notice permission for a licensable activity at an unlicensed premises or outside licence conditions (Correct answer)
- A notice issued by police to close a venue temporarily
- A warning issued for a first licensing breach
- A temporary closure notice pending licence review
Correct answer: A short-notice permission for a licensable activity at an unlicensed premises or outside licence conditions
A TEN allows licensable activities to take place at an unlicensed venue or beyond existing licence conditions for a short period, subject to objection by police or environmental health.
Question 4: What is the maximum number of people permitted at an event covered by a standard TEN?
- 499 (Correct answer)
- 999
- 199
- 2,499
Correct answer: 499
A standard Temporary Event Notice permits a maximum of 499 people (including staff) at any one time, with a maximum of 15 TENs per premises per year.
Question 5: Which document records the conditions attached to a premises licence?
- The premises licence itself and its summary (Correct answer)
- The DPS certificate
- The SIA register
- The local authority inspection report
Correct answer: The premises licence itself and its summary
The premises licence document and its summary set out all the conditions under which the premises may operate; a copy of the summary must be displayed prominently at the premises.
Question 6: What happens if a premises operates without a valid premises licence?
- It commits a criminal offence under the Licensing Act 2003 (Correct answer)
- It receives only a civil penalty
- It is reported to the SIA for investigation
- Nothing, unless police are directly informed
Correct answer: It commits a criminal offence under the Licensing Act 2003
Operating licensable activities without a premises licence is a criminal offence under the Licensing Act 2003, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for the responsible person.
SIA Door Licensing Law (Licensing Act 2003) 1
What are the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?