The night-time economy

Question 1

What does VAP stand for?

Answer 1

Violence against persons

Question 2

How many VAP were there in Central Sector 2007-2008?

Answer 2

1687

Question 3

What are three proactive and reactive strategies?

Answer 3

1. Influencing supply and demand - times, places, pricing, promotions.
2. Influencing social norms and drinking practices - units
3. Compliance - self regulations , formal sanctions, partnerships

Question 4

What is the main policing beyond the government strategy?

Answer 4

Bouncers

Question 5

What act was put in place to regulate bouncers?

Answer 5

Private Security Industry Act (2001)

Question 6

What three things is included in the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006?

Answer 6

1. Directions to leave a locality
2. Alcohol Disorder Zones
3. Penalty Notices for Disorders (PNDs)

Question 7

List the five mandatory conditions for alcohol retailers according to the Home Office (2010)

Answer 7

1. Free tap water
2. Age verification Policies
3. Small measures
4. Ban on irresponsible drinking promotions
5. Ban on dentist chair - pouring directly into mouths.

Question 8

List the three parts of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill (2010)

Answer 8

1. Double fines for persistent underage sales
2. Council able to levy additional charges to contribute to extra policing
3. Temporary bans for ‘legal highs’

Question 9

What is involved in Self-regulation?

Answer 9

‘Responsibilisation’ and ‘self-care’

Question 10

Within policing the NTE economy what has not been successful?

Answer 10

1. Codes of practice for licensed premises
2. Police dispersal and fines
3. Short-term initiative - server responsibility
4. Education