Alcohol Harm

Question 1

265 closure of premises by order how long does the order last

Answer 1

Specified time must not be later than 24 hours from the end of the day on which the order was made

Question 2

Section 266 reasons to close a license premises by police

Answer 2

Fighting or serious disorder
Reasonable belief fighting or serious disorder is about to break out
Significant threat to public health or safety
Substantial public nuisance
belief an offence has been committed five or more years Imprisonment and significant risk of further such offences

Question 3

266 a constable may order the closure of licence premises for how long

Answer 3

Time must not be later than 24 hours from the end of the day on which the order was made

Question 4

267 when can a constable or inspector enter a license premises

Answer 4

At any reasonable time to ascertain whether the licensee is complying with the provisions of this act and conditions of license

Question 5

267 what powers is conferred by this act onto a constable or an inspector

Answer 5

May
Require the production of any license etc that is required to be kept
examine and make copies of it
And
Require the licensee or manager to provide any information or assistance reasonably required within duties of lic.

Question 6

269 when can police demand information from licensee?

Answer 6

Suspect
Committed or is committing or attempting to commit any offences against act

They can
Require person to provide
Name, address and date of birth

Question 7

Closure of license premises by police whose authority should be sought

Answer 7

Substantive Sergeant or above this can include a Sergeant or above in a communication centre

Question 8

266(3) Use of force to close license premises

Answer 8

Please may use reasonable force if necessary for the purpose of closing the license premises.

Question 9

4 Factors to be taken into account when deciding whether to close licensed premises

Answer 9

Weight of evidence supporting a closure
Previous interactions with police
Likelihood of escalating violence
Duration of the closure

Consider and apply TENR

Question 10

Deciding the duration of the closure of a licensed premises

Answer 10

When order is likely to be restored
The closure sufficient to address public nuisance
Impact on the licensee