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

    Answer: Maximising profit for the licensee

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    Answer: 18

    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.

  4. What does 'Challenge 25' mean?

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

  6. It is an offence to serve alcohol to a person who is drunk. Under which Act is this provision?

    Answer: The Licensing Act 2003

    Section 141 of the Licensing Act 2003 makes it an offence to knowingly sell or attempt to sell alcohol to a person who is drunk on relevant premises.