The security industry authority (SIA) has just published guidelines relating to the impact the Licensing Act 2003 is having on Schedule 6 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

The SIA states that any premises with either a premises licence or a temporary event notice that authorises the supply of alcohol and/or regulated entertainment will need SIA-regulated and licensed door supervisors.

It鈥檚 important the licensable sectors consider the implications this may have for some of their personnel, who may now require a door supervisor licence.

The definition of 鈥榬egulated entertainment鈥� is key. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport defines 鈥榬egulated entertainment鈥� as 鈥渢he provision of entertainment, or of entertainment facilities鈥�.

The descriptions of entertainment in the Licensing Act are: the performance of a play, the exhibition of a film, an indoor sporting event, boxing or wrestling entertainment, a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music, the performance of a dance or entertainment of a similar description to live music, recorded music or dance.

To be classed as 鈥榬egulated entertainment鈥�, that entertainment must take place in the presence of an audience and be provided for the purpose of, or for purposes, which include entertaining that audience.

Further guidance is available by logging on at: www.the-sia.org.uk

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SMT