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Crime and disorder
Licensing objective 1: crime and disorder
Offence/issue
Offences of failing to notify changes in details (Section 33(6) Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Offences of failing to display licences or certificates (Section 57(4) Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Unauthorised use of premises for licensable activities (Section 136 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Exposing alcohol for unauthorised sale (Section 137 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Keeping alcohol on premises for unauthorised sale (Section 138 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Allowing Disorderly Conduct on Licensed Premises (Section 140 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Obtaining/supplying alcohol to drunk people (Sections 141 and 142 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Failure to leave licensed premises (Section 143 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Keeping of smuggled goods (Section 144 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
HMRC&E
Offence/issue
False statements made for purposes of the Act (Section 158 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Enforcement of closure order (Section 169 Licensing Act 2003 (reappealed by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and policing Act 2014))
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Prohibition of alcohol sales in service/garage areas (Section 176 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Public Drunkenness (Section 12 Licensing Act 1872)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Underage drinking (Section 169 Licensing Act 1964)
Shared lead agency
Police, Trading Standards
Offence/issue
Misuse of Drugs (Section 4 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Anti-Social Behaviour (Section 1 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (reappealed by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ASBO))
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Acceptance of accredited proof of age cards
Lead agency
Trading Standards
Offence/issue
Provision of effective CCTV in and around premises
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Employment of SIA-licensed door staff
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Failure to comply with CCTV conditions
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Employment of SIA-licensed door staff
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Requirements to provide toughened or plastic glasses
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Provision of secure deposit boxes for confiscated items (sin bins)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Provision of litterbins, other security measures such as lighting
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Public safety
Licensing objective 2: public safety
Offence/issue
Sales of alcohol on vehicles (Section 156 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Overcrowding of premises
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue (primary lead)
Offence/issue
Use of special effects such as lasers, pyrotechnics, smoke machines and foam
Shared lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue
Offence/issue
Blocked or locked means of escape
Shared lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue (primary lead)
Offence/issue
Provision of a sufficient number of people employed to secure the safety of patrons
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Regular testing and certification of systems and appliances
Shared lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue
Public nuisance
Licensing objective 3: public nuisance
Offence/issue
Public nuisance from noise
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Public nuisance from litter
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Public nuisance from persons leaving the premises
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Public nuisance from odour
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Effective public transport
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Adequate public lighting/security lighting
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Protection of children from harm
Licensing objective 4: protection of children from harm
Offence/issue
Exposure to explicit films/plays (Sections 74 & 76 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Requirements for children to be accompanied by an adult (Section 145 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Sale of Alcohol to Children (Section 146 Licensing Act 2003)
Shared lead agency
Police (lead on licence), Trading Standards (lead off licence)
Offence/issue
Sale of liqueur confectionery to children under 16 years (Section 148 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Purchase, acquisition or consumption of alcohol by or for children (Sections 149 and 150 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Delivering to or sending a child to obtain alcohol (Sections 151 and 152 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Unsupervised sales by children (Section 153 Licensing Act 2003)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Confiscation of sealed containers of alcohol and unsealed (Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997)
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Provision of a sufficient number of staff to secure the protection of children from harm (Section 12(1) Children and Young Persons Act 1933)
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue
Offence/issue
Concerns of moral/psychological harm
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Concerns over physical harm
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue
Offence/issue
Exposure to drugs, dealing or taking
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Exposure to gambling
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Exposure to activities of an adult/sexual nature
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Exposure to incidents of violence/disorder
Lead agency
Police
Offence/issue
Exposure to environmental pollution, such as noise or smoke
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority (with HSE)
Offence/issue
Exposure to special hazards, i.e. suitability of the premises
Shared lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority, Fire & Rescue
Offence/issue
Limitation on hours when children may be present on all or parts of the premises
Shared lead agency
Police, Local/Licensing Authority
Offence/issue
Exclusions by age when certain activities are taking place
Lead agency
Local/Licensing Authority