Nightclub Doorstaff.

[korkio]

Here's the scenario : A young lady is arrested for being drunk and disorderly outside a Nightclub and is issued with a fixed penalty notice by the Police. The lady denies the allegation and elects to go to Trial. The arresting Officer, and a 'bouncer' on duty at the time, both make witness statements. The bouncer states that he assisted the Police in the arrest by forcing the girls arm in order that she could be hand-cuffed.

It turns out that the bouncer's SIA Licence had expired, some months previously, yet he was still officially on duty at the Nightclub, at the time of the incident.

Can anyone please advise on the implications of this situation?

[New Judge]

You do not need a licence to assist the police in making an arrest.

[korkio]

Thanks for your reply New Judge.

I'm aware that you don't need a licence for assisting the Police, but you do need a licence to operate legally as a Doorman. What do you think are the implications for both the bouncer and the Nightclub?

[Nhozu]

warnings or fines

[jno]

something for her brief to press in court, I would have thought - it might appear to reduce his credibility as a witness, even if it doesn't affect his right to help with the arrest.