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  1. Which legislation makes it an offence to possess a knife in a public place without lawful authority?

    Answer: Criminal Justice Act 1988

    Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 prohibits carrying a bladed or pointed article in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.

  2. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which class carries the highest penalties?

    Answer: Class A

    Class A drugs such as heroin and cocaine carry the most severe penalties under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, including up to life imprisonment for supply.

  3. What is 'trespass' in the context of licensed premises?

    Answer: Remaining on private property after being asked to leave

    A person becomes a trespasser on licensed premises when they remain after the licence holder or their agent has withdrawn permission for them to be there.

  4. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits door supervisors from refusing entry based on which characteristic?

    Answer: Race or disability

    The Equality Act 2010 protects against discrimination on grounds of protected characteristics including race, disability, gender and religion; dress codes must be applied equally.

  5. Which term describes the legal duty of care an occupier owes visitors?

    Answer: Occupiers' liability

    The Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984 establish the duty of care premises occupiers owe to lawful visitors and trespassers respectively.

  6. A door supervisor finds a suspected controlled drug. What should they do?

    Answer: Preserve it and hand it to police

    Door supervisors should not possess controlled drugs themselves; the correct action is to preserve the item and hand it to the police to avoid committing a possession offence.