Doorman loses licence for not wearing it
A Cumbrian doorman has become the first to lose his SIA licence for refusing to display it while manning the door.
Scott Newton of Strathnaver Avenue, Walney, Barrow-In-Furness, refused to display his SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence, despite being advised of the consequences by police officers.
Door supervisors who persist in working without a licence, or not displaying their licence, put themselves at risk of prosecutionLucia Howland, an SIA head of investigation.
Newton was found working without his licence at Jefferson's, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, last September.
Furness and District Magistrates' Court found Newton guilty of contravening SIA licensing conditions. He was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £120. Newton's SIA licence was revoked and no appeal has been received against the revocation or the court's decision.
Lucia Howland, an SIA head of investigation, said: "I commend the efforts of Cumbria Police and the courts in bringing this case to trial. Door supervisors who persist in working without a licence, or not displaying their licence, put themselves at risk of prosecution and this conviction demonstrates that breaches of SIA licensing conditions will not be tolerated.
"SIA licensed door staff have an important role in ensuring that the public in Cumbria can enjoy a night out with confidence that they are in a safe environment. The public should look for and expect to see professional door staff displaying their distinctive SIA Door Supervisor licences."
