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Requirements for compulsory measures of supervision- section 52:

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PUSSATACK
parental control
Unnecessary suffering
Same household
Associations
Truant from school
Alcohol/drug misuse
Criminal offences 
Kids home
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Section 12 children and young persons

It’s is an offence to:

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WILL T NEG AB EX MAN LI
wilfully I'll treat
Neglect
Abandon
Exposes
In a manner
Likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury
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What does STAy safe stand for?

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See- what is happening and where?
Tell- communicate, describe incident/ type of weapon
Act- stay safe, update, observe/ contain ( white, black, green and red + clock face)

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What are section 5 fire arms?

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Prohibited weapons- they cannot be manufactured or acquired without the specific consent of the Secretary of State

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What are examples of prohibited weapons?

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Firearms Designed or adapted for continuous fire
Rifles capable of rapid fire
Shotguns capable of rapid fire which are easy to conceal on the person due to size
Any firearm disguised as another object
Firearm barrel length less than 30cm or overall length less than 60cm

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Describe a shotgun (section 2)

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A smooth bore gun, not an air weapon
A barrel length not less than 24 inches in length
A barrel bore not exceeding 2 inches in diameter
Must not have a magazine capable of holding more than 2 cartridges

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Offences committed at designated sporting events? Section 20(1)to 20(8)

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Any person to be: 
Within or attempt to enter
The relevant area of a designated sports ground
During the period of a designated sporting event if they are in possession of:
A controlled container
Alcohol
Any firework or smoke flare
Drunk
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Offences regarding public transport. Section 19(1)

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To be drunk or to be in possession of alcohol
Whilst on a public service vehicle or passenger train
Which is being principally used for carrying passengers
To or from a designated sporting event.

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What is Section 19 firearms act 1968?

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Any person to have with them, in a public place, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse any of the following:
A loaded weapon
An air weapon (loaded or not)
Any other firearm loaded,nor unloaded if the person also has suitable ammunition in their possession
An imitation firearm

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Firearms section 20

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An offence for any person:
In possession of a firearm or imitation firearm, to
Trespass onto any land or buildings
Without reasonable excuse

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Section 47 of the fire arms act provides that:

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If a constable has reasonable cause to suspect that a person is in possession of a firearm or ammunition in public
They are about to commit a section 20 offence

Hand over the fire arm
Search the person and detain
Stop and search any vehicle in similar circumstances- unconditional power of arrest

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What is section 21A of the firearms act:

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For a person to have with them an air weapon on any premises if they use it for firing a missile beyond those premises

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Under what circumstances might a person borrow a rifle and what section?

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Section 16 a person who doesn’t hold a fire arm certificate, may borrow a rifle from the occupier of private premises and use it on those premises under the supervision.
Borrower must be 17 supervisor must hold a firearm certificate

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What is section 17 of the fire arms act?

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With intent to resist arrest or prevent arrest or detention using a fire arm or imitation
To be in possession of a firearm or imitation whilst committing a schedule 2 offence

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What is section 18 of the fire arms act?

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To be in possession of a firearm or imitation with the INTENT to commit. Schedule 2 offence or resist arrest

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What power of arrest do you have for section 17&18?

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Unconditional power of arrest. Revert to common law powers under the circumstances.

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Firearms warrants- section 46

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Is a sheriff is satisfied by information on oath a warrant under this section may authorise a constable or civilian officer to:
Enter the premises by force if necessary to search premises and persons found
Seize and detain anything found in relation

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Prohibited people section 21

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Any person to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition during a period when the person is prohibited under this section

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Why would you be under total prohibition and are you allowed a firearm?

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Are not allowed a firearm at all if they have been sentenced to a young offenders institution or imprisonment for a term of 3 or more years.

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Why would a person be under a five year prohibition?

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Not allowed to be in possession of a firearm or ammunition for 5 years from the date of their release, if they have been sentenced to a young offenders institution or imprisonment or detention for at least 3 months but less than 3 years

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What are the three different types of domestic abuse?

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Physical abuse
Non-physical abuse
Sexual abuse

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Who can be a victim of domestic abuse?

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Anyone can be a victim

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What are some of the trigger points for domestic abuse?

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Moving in together
Engagement
Marriage 
Pregnancy
Birth of the child 
Termination of a relationship
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What are some of the effects on children?

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Emotional problems:crying, anxiety, sadness, confusion, anger, depression, nightmares, sleep disorders, fears and phobias etc
Behavioural problems: aggression, troublesome, withdrawing, lowering academic achievement, alcohol
Physical problems: bed wetting, nervous ticks, headaches, stomach pains, eczema

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What are the options for people that have been arrested for domestic abuse?

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Be kept in custody to appear at court the next lawful day
In exceptional circumstances released and on an undertaking to appear at court
If accused not traced at the time report to the of within timescale as if the accused was appearing from custody

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State the options open to the court when a person appears from custody charged with a crime relating to domestic abuse?

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Plead guilty: dealt with that day, and if no custodial sentence is passed, the accused is free to return home
Plead not guilty: a date will be fixed for the trial. May be released on bail & sometimes attach special bail conditions on. In more serious cases, accused remanded in custody

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What are the five licensing objectives?

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Preventing crime and disorder
Securing public safety
Preventing public nuisance
Protecting and improving public health
Protecting children from harm
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Who can make an application for a licence premises and what should it contain?

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Made by any person of 18 years of age or over
Description of the premises an operating plan for premises
Layout of the premises
Any necessary certificates

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What does section 52 of the licensing act state?

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The premises licence holder has to prominently display on the premises a certified copy of summary of the premises licence.

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What must an operating plan contain?

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A description of activities on premises
Times alcohol is proposed to be sold on premises
Alcohol to be sold for on, off consumption or both
Times which other activities will run
Capacity of the premises
Information on the premises manager
A statement of whither children/young people are allowed entry and state the terms:
age of children allowed entry
Times they are allowed entry
Parts of the premises they are allowed

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What is the role of a premises manager?

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The individual specified in the premises licence and can only be a premises manager for one licensed premises at a time.
They are responsible for the day to day running and responsible for training and supervising of the staff. They also have to ensure it runs in accordance with the requirements of the licence they must also hold a personal licence.

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Section 63 of the licensing act commits an offence is, out with licensed hours any person does what?

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Sells or allows alcohol to be sold on licensed premises
Allows alcohol to be consumed on licensed premises
Allows alcohol to be taken from licensed premises

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What are the key mandatory conditions for a licensed premises?

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Alcohol is sold in accordance to operating plan
Activities are in accordance with operating plan
All staff serving or dispensing have done in house training
No variation of price of which alcohol is sold for 72 hours
No irresponsible drinks promotions

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What are late opening conditions for licensed premises?
Capacity of 250+ and between 1am and 5am
Music with a decibel level exceeding 85db
Facilities for dancing or adult entertainment
More customers standing than seated

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Personal licence holder must be present from 1am
Person trained in first aid
Written policies for evacuation
CCTV approved by the cc
Toilets must be supervised
Security stewards present at all entrances from 1am

34
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What is the purpose of a personal licence- section 71?

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A licence issued by the licensing board authorising them to supervise or authorise the sale of alcohol these last for 10 years!

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What is the purpose of an occasional licence and who is eligible to apply?

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To grant on application an occasional licence for the provision of alcohol at any premises which are not licensed premises to:
The holder of a premises licence
The holder of a personal licence
A representative of any voluntary organisation.

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How long does a occasional licence last for each time?

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14 days

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What are the police powers of entry to licensed premises?

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Licensed premises: at any time enter and inspect any premises
Non-licensed premises: enter and inspect any premises if they believe alcohol is being sold in breach of section 1 (1) of the act
The addressed premises are believed to be operating without a licence

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What is the criteria and conditions for private members clubs and police powers of entry?

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The club must be non- profit making
Constitution must be maintained
No person supplied with alcohol unless:
Member of the club
Person at invitation of member and details entered in visitors book
Member of any other club
The police have an unrestricted power of entry to registered clubs

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What is the role of a licensing standards officer?

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Providing interested persons with information and guidance concerning the operation of the act in the area.
Supervising compliance of premises and occasional licence holders and
Providing mediation services to avoid or resolve disputes or disagreements between licence holders and any other persons

40
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What is a relevant premises?

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Any licensed premises
Any exempt premises on which alcohol is sold
Any premises used to sell alcohol for trade

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It is an offence for any person to sell alcohol to any child or young person section 102 what is the defence?

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Taken all reasonable steps to establish age (shown a passport, eu photo driving licence, other document e.g pass)
No reasonable person could have suspected from the persons appearance they were under 18

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What is section 103 of the licensing act?

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Any responsible person who allows alcohol to be sold to a child or young person on any relevant premises commits an offence

43
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What does it state in section 50 of the civic government Scotland act 1982 about drunkenness in a public place?

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It is an offence for any person to in a public place
:
To be drunk and incapable of taking care of themselves, whilst not in the care or protection of a suitable person
To be drunk in charge of any child under the age of 10 years old
To be drunk whilst in possession of a firearm (includes crossbow)

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What details must a constable require to note down if a person is being removed under the mental health act?

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Their name and address,
Date and time of removal
Circumstances giving rise to their removal to place of safety
Address of the place of safety
If removed to a police station why?
Other matter prescribed by the regulations

45
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What is a matrimonial home?

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The occupying couple that live in the house must either be married or in a civil partnership

46
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What is classed as a family home?

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A home which is occupied by couples who have not undertaken a ceremony of marriage or civil partnership.

47
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What are the nine responsibilities when investigating a domestic abuse incident?

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Medical attention
Amount of evidence
Separate statements
Arrest
Protect victim and children
Record and report
Contact
Insufficient evidence 
Firearm certificate holders

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