Scott Newton was charged with a section nine offence under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 after he continued to work without his license at Jefferson’s in Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, despite being advised of the consequences by police officers.
On the 15th of January, Newton was found guilty of contravening SIA licensing conditions at Furness and District Magistrates’ Court.
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.”
Newton was also ordered to pay court fees of GB pound 120, and although he can appeal against the revocation, no request has been made.
