SIA Door UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which legislation makes it an offence to possess a knife in a public place without lawful authority?
- Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Correct answer)
- Offensive Weapons Act 1996
- Police Act 1997
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which class carries the highest penalties?
- Class A (Correct answer)
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
Correct 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.
Question 3: What is 'trespass' in the context of licensed premises?
- Remaining on private property after being asked to leave (Correct answer)
- Entering property without paying
- Causing damage to property
- Loitering outside premises
Correct 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A person becomes a trespasser on licensed premises when they remain after the licence holder or their agent has withdrawn permission for them to be there.
Question 4: The Equality Act 2010 prohibits door supervisors from refusing entry based on which characteristic?
- Race or disability (Correct answer)
- Intoxication level
- Age (under 18)
- Dress code violation
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which term describes the legal duty of care an occupier owes visitors?
- Occupiers' liability (Correct answer)
- Vicarious liability
- Strict liability
- Tortious liability
Correct answer: Occupiers' liability
The Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984 establish the duty of care premises occupiers owe to lawful visitors and trespassers respectively.
Question 6: A door supervisor finds a suspected controlled drug. What should they do?
- Preserve it and hand it to police (Correct answer)
- Dispose of it immediately
- Keep it as evidence in their pocket
- Return it to the person found with it
Correct 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.
SIA Door UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest 2
Which legislation makes it an offence to possess a knife in a public place without lawful authority?