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  1. What is a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)?

    Answer: The named individual who holds day-to-day responsibility for the premises licence

    The DPS must hold a personal licence and is responsible for authorising alcohol sales and managing the premises.

  2. What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

    Answer: A notice allowing licensable activities at an otherwise unlicensed premises for up to 168 hours

    TENs allow temporary alcohol sales, entertainment, or late-night refreshment for up to 7 days (168 hours) without a full premises licence.

  3. Under the Equality Act 2010, which is NOT a protected characteristic?

    Answer: Criminal record

    The nine protected characteristics are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation. Criminal record is not included.

  4. What happens during a licensing review?

    Answer: Any responsible authority or interested party can apply to review the licence, potentially leading to conditions, suspension, or revocation

    Reviews can be triggered by police, fire service, environmental health, or local residents. Outcomes range from additional conditions to full licence revocation.

  5. What is a 'closure order' in licensing?

    Answer: A police power to close premises for up to 24 hours (extendable to 48) due to disorder or nuisance

    Under Section 76 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, police can issue closure notices for up to 48 hours.

  6. What responsibility does a door supervisor have regarding 'drunk and disorderly' patrons?

    Answer: Prevent their entry, or remove them if already inside, as serving them is an offence

    Under Section 141 of the Licensing Act 2003, it's an offence to sell alcohol to a person who is drunk. Door supervisors should prevent entry or assist removal.