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Drugs, Pubs and Clubs

Appropriate for: This course is aimed at club and pub licensees and their staff including door staff, bar staff and welfare staff within licensed premises.

About this course: Public entertainment venues are liable to become arenas for drug taking and supply of drugs. This course looks to achieve a balance between the legal obligations on staff running pubs and clubs and being able to ensure the public can still enjoy a night out. It reflects the latest guidance from the Home Office in their 2002 report "Safer Clubbing."

Duration: one day

Course objectives: By the end of the course, participant will:

Be aware of their obligation under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and under Licensing laws in relation to drug use.
Be familiar with key drugs that may be used in pub and club settings
Be confident in responding effectively to drug-related situations
Be able to maximize safety for club goers in relation to drug use

Course includes:

Key drugs, appearance, effects and signs of use
Drugs legislation which may affect liquor licensed premises and public entertainment licensed premises under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Public Entertainments Licences (Drug Misuse) Act 1997
Strategies for identifying and responding to possession, use and supply of drugs on premises
Emergency responses
Policy Development
Role of doorstaff

Format: Taught sections, work in pairs and small groups, group discussion

Handouts: "Safer Clubbing Guide" (Home Office; 2002) and briefing notes.

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