UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest Flashcards

Which document must all SIA door supervisors carry while on duty?

Answer: Their SIA licence

SIA-licensed door supervisors must carry their licence while working and produce it on request to police or an authorised person.

The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 could apply if a door supervisor does what?

Answer: Repeatedly follows or intimidates a customer

Repeatedly following, contacting or intimidating someone could constitute harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and expose the door supervisor to criminal liability.

What is the primary purpose of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 Prevent duty?

Answer: To stop people from being drawn into terrorism

The Prevent duty under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 requires specified authorities and businesses to have due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrorism.

Under the Licensing Act 2003, which person holds day-to-day responsibility for the premises licence?

Answer: The Designated Premises Supervisor

The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is named on the licence and holds responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the licensed premises.

A door supervisor witnesses a colleague accepting a bribe to allow an excluded person entry. What should they do?

Answer: Report it to their supervisor or the police

Accepting bribes undermines the licensing objectives; the door supervisor has a duty to report corrupt behaviour to management or police to maintain professional standards.

Which regulation requires door supervisors to be trained in physical intervention before using it?

Answer: SIA Licence Linked Qualification requirements

The SIA requires door supervisors to hold a Licence-Linked Qualification that includes conflict management and physical intervention training before they can legally use such techniques.