SIA Door UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest

Question 1

Under the Criminal Law Act 1967, who can make a citizen's arrest in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Any person

Answer

The Criminal Law Act 1967 allows any person to arrest someone they reasonably suspect of committing an indictable offence, giving door supervisors this legal power.

Question 2

Which Act primarily governs the licensing of door supervisors in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Private Security Industry Act 2001

Answer

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 established the SIA and makes it a criminal offence to work as a door supervisor without a valid licence.

Question 3

What does 'reasonable force' mean in the context of a door supervisor's powers?

Accepted Answer

Force proportionate to the threat faced

Answer

Reasonable force must be proportionate to the threat; excessive force can lead to criminal liability for the door supervisor.

Question 4

Which offence under the Public Order Act 1986 involves threatening or abusive words likely to cause harassment?

Accepted Answer

Section 4 – Fear or provocation of violence

Answer

Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986 covers threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to cause a person to believe immediate unlawful violence will be used.

Question 5

A door supervisor detains someone pending police arrival. Under which legal basis is this justified?

Accepted Answer

Citizen's arrest under the Criminal Law Act 1967

Answer

Door supervisors use citizen's arrest powers under the Criminal Law Act 1967 to detain a person until police arrive.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door UK Security Legislation & Powers of Arrest