SIA Licensing Law 2

Question 1

What is a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The head door supervisor

Answer

A police officer assigned to the venue

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The venue's fire safety officer

Question 2

What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A warning from the council

Answer

A fire evacuation notice

Answer

A noise complaint form

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Criminal record

Answer

Age

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Religion or belief

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Disability

Question 4

What happens during a licensing review?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The venue's drinks menu is reviewed

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The door supervisors are tested

Answer

Only the police can initiate a review

Question 5

What is a 'closure order' in licensing?

Accepted Answer

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

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An order to close the venue permanently

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An order to close the bar early

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A notice to close fire exits

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No responsibility — that's the bartender's job

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Only intervene if they start fighting

Answer

Call an ambulance for all drunk people