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

Answer

Section 3 of HASAWA 1974 extends the employer's duty beyond their own employees to others who may be affected by their work activities — including customers, visitors, and members of the public. This is directly relevant to security operations in premises open to the public.

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

Answer

The Licensing Act 2003 places responsibility for compliance with licence conditions and the promotion of the licensing objectives (including crime prevention, public safety, and public nuisance) on the Designated Premises Supervisor and the licence holder. Door supervisors support the DPS in managing the premises.

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

Answer

Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 makes it an offence to use threatening or abusive words or behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be harassed, alarmed, or distressed. Security guards must avoid this conduct themselves and may need to report or manage situations involving this offence.

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

Answer

Section 19 of the Terrorism Act 2000 makes it an offence to fail, without reasonable excuse, to disclose information which a person believes might be of material assistance in preventing an act of terrorism or in apprehending a person involved in 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

Answer

Civil trespass (being on land without permission) is not in itself a criminal offence, so there is no power of arrest for trespass alone. However, a property owner (and those authorised by them) can require a trespasser to leave and use reasonable force to remove them if they refuse, relying on property rights at common law.

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SIA Guard UK Security Legislation 2