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  1. What power does the Licensing Act 2003 give door supervisors regarding entry to licensed premises?

    Answer: Power to refuse entry or remove people on behalf of the DPS

    Door supervisors act as agents of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) and licence holder, giving them authority to control entry and remove persons on their behalf.

  2. Under PACE 1984, how long can police initially detain a suspect without charge?

    Answer: 24 hours

    PACE 1984 allows police to detain a suspect for up to 24 hours initially before charge; this can be extended in serious cases by a superintendent.

  3. Which Act gives courts the power to issue a closure order on premises causing nuisance?

    Answer: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

    The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 gives police and councils powers to apply for closure orders on premises associated with disorder or nuisance.

  4. What does the Human Rights Act 1998 Article 5 protect?

    Answer: The right to liberty and security

    Article 5 of the Human Rights Act 1998 protects the right to liberty and security, meaning unlawful detentions by door supervisors could breach this right.

  5. A person is arrested and claims they were searched unlawfully. Under which power should a door supervisor have conducted the search?

    Answer: Consent of the individual or as a condition of entry

    Door supervisors have no statutory stop and search powers; searches must be conducted with consent or as a clearly stated condition of entry to the premises.

  6. Which offence describes a group of 3 or more persons using violence causing others to fear for their safety?

    Answer: Violent disorder under s.2 Public Order Act 1986

    Violent disorder under Section 2 of the Public Order Act 1986 involves 3 or more people using or threatening violence, causing a person of reasonable firmness to fear for their safety.