SIA Guard UK Security Legislation 2

Question 1

What does Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require of employers regarding non-employees (members of the public)?

Accepted Answer

Employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons not in their employment (including visitors and members of the public) are not exposed to risks to their health or safety by the employer's undertaking

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There is no duty to non-employees under this Act

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Employers must provide first aid to all visitors

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Employers must check the health of all visitors before they enter

Question 2

Under the Licensing Act 2003, who is responsible for maintaining good order and compliance with licence conditions at a licensed premises?

Accepted Answer

The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) and the premises licence holder

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The local police commander

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The SIA-licensed door supervisors alone

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The local authority licensing committee

Question 3

What is a 'Section 5 Public Order Act 1986' offence and how is it relevant to a security guard's role?

Accepted Answer

Using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour (or displaying such material) within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be harassed, alarmed, or distressed — security guards must avoid this and may witness or report it

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Using or threatening violence — relevant when a security guard needs to arrest someone

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Trespassing on private property

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Operating without an SIA licence

Question 4

Under the Terrorism Act 2000, what is the offence of failing to disclose information about terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Section 19 — failure to disclose information about terrorism to the police as soon as reasonably practicable

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Section 43 — search without reasonable suspicion

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Section 44 — authorisation for stop and search

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Section 58 — collecting information about terrorism

Question 5

What powers does a security guard have under the Criminal Law Act 1967 in relation to trespassers?

Accepted Answer

A security guard can use reasonable force to remove a trespasser once they have been asked to leave and have refused, relying on the property owner's right to exclude trespassers

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To arrest any person who refuses to leave when asked

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Trespass is a criminal offence and security guards can arrest for it

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Security guards have no powers regarding trespassers without a police presence

Question 6

Which legislation prohibits security guards from carrying offensive weapons or having them in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse?

Accepted Answer

The Prevention of Crime Act 1953 and the Criminal Justice Act 1988

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The Offensive Weapons Act 2019

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The Private Security Industry Act 2001

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The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984