SIA Door Licensing Law

Question 1

Under the Licensing Act 2003, which of the following is NOT one of the four licensing objectives?

Accepted Answer

Maximising profit for the licensee

Answer

The four licensing objectives are: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. Maximising profit is not a licensing objective.

Question 2

What is a 'Designated Premises Supervisor' (DPS)?

Accepted Answer

The person named on the premises licence who has day-to-day responsibility for the licensed premises

Answer

The DPS is the individual named on the premises licence who holds a personal licence and has overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the premises in relation to licensable activities.

Question 3

What is the minimum age at which a person can buy alcohol in the UK?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

In the UK, it is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under 18 years of age. This is a key provision of the Licensing Act 2003.

Question 4

What does 'Challenge 25' mean?

Accepted Answer

Staff should ask for ID from anyone who appears to be under 25 years old

Answer

Challenge 25 is a policy where staff challenge anyone who appears to be under 25 to prove they are 18 or over before being served alcohol. It provides a safety margin above the legal age of 18.

Question 5

Which forms of identification are acceptable as proof of age under UK licensing law?

Accepted Answer

Passport, driving licence, or PASS-accredited proof of age card

Answer

Acceptable forms of ID are: a valid passport, a photo driving licence, or a card bearing the PASS hologram (Proof of Age Standards Scheme). These are the only forms recognised by UK licensing law.

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