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UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest Flashcards

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  1. What is the legal position if a door supervisor uses force against a person who is passively resisting removal?

    Answer: Force may be used but must be the minimum necessary

    Even against passive resistance, a door supervisor may use reasonable force as a last resort, but it must be the minimum necessary and proportionate to the situation.

  2. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, what is a 'spent conviction'?

    Answer: A conviction after which the offender is no longer required to declare it in most situations

    Once a rehabilitation period has passed, a conviction becomes 'spent' and the person is generally not required to disclose it; however SIA licensing requires disclosure of certain offences.

  3. Which section of the Public Order Act 1986 covers disorderly behaviour causing harassment or distress?

    Answer: Section 5

    Section 5 covers disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress, making it a lower-level public order offence.

  4. A door supervisor is asked by police to produce evidence of their right to work. Which document is relevant?

    Answer: Their SIA licence

    An SIA licence confirms that the holder has passed identity and right-to-work checks as part of the licensing process, and police may ask to see it during checks.

  5. What principle should guide a door supervisor when deciding whether to intervene in a fight?

    Answer: Dynamic risk assessment of the situation

    A dynamic risk assessment allows the door supervisor to quickly evaluate the danger, available resources and appropriate response before intervening, protecting themselves and others.

  6. Which legislation makes it illegal to drive a vehicle while over the prescribed blood alcohol limit and is relevant to venues serving alcohol?

    Answer: Road Traffic Act 1988

    The Road Traffic Act 1988 sets drink-drive limits; venues and door supervisors should be aware that allowing visibly drunk customers to drive could contribute to road traffic offences.