SIA Licensing Law

Question 1

What are the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, protection of children from harm

Answer

Profit, safety, entertainment, hygiene

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Alcohol control, noise reduction, fire safety, food hygiene

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Revenue generation, crowd control, age verification, noise abatement

Question 2

What is the minimum legal age to purchase alcohol in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16 with a meal

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21

Answer

16 with parental consent

Question 3

Which forms of ID are acceptable under Challenge 25?

Accepted Answer

Passport, photo driving licence, military ID, PASS hologram card

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Student card, bank card, social media

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Any card with a photo

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Birth certificate only

Question 4

What is the maximum penalty for selling alcohol to under-18s?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited fine

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£500 fine

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£1,000 fine

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Community service only

Question 5

What power does a door supervisor have to refuse entry?

Accepted Answer

Can refuse as agent of the licence holder, without discrimination

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No legal power

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Can only refuse drunk people

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Must give written reasons

Question 6

Who is responsible if an underage person is served alcohol?

Accepted Answer

The person who served, the premises licence holder, and potentially the door supervisor

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Only the person who served the drink

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Only the young person themselves

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Only the premises licence holder