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PASSProof-of-Age Standards Scheme
Kate WinstanleyDirector/Administrator
Overview
� PASS – Why? What? How?� Benefits/Downsides� British Standard Code of Practice for Door
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� British Standard Code of Practice for Door Supervisors
� Common urban myths� How to recognise a PASS card
Why was PASS introduced?
� To provide a recognisable national symbol for the ease of those retailers selling age-restricted products – the PASS hologram
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restricted products – the PASS hologram� To guarantee standards across proof-of-age
cards� Reassurance for retailers� Entitlement for young people without need to
purchase/carry valuable documents
What is PASS?
� The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) is the UK’s national guarantee scheme for proof-of-age cards – in effect the regulator for
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proof-of-age cards – in effect the regulator for POA cards
� PASS Board made up on non paid directors drawn from all the main retail trade associations
� Also endorsed (observer status on Board) by Home Office, ACPO, TSI
Home Office Endorsement
“The Government wholeheartedly supports the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), and would encourage all retailers to accept it as proof of age. Young people are rightly concerned
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accept it as proof of age. Young people are rightly concerned about taking their passport with them on a night out, due to the risk of theft or loss, and they require a reliable document in order to prove their entitlement to purchase age-restricted goods. I am keen to reassure retailers that accepting a PASS hologram card which carries the bearers image and acceptable date of birth is due diligence, and can be accepted with confidence.”
James Brokenshire Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Crime Prevention
ACPO Endorsement
“The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has ACPO’s full support as a vital tool in helping to reduce underage drinking and the associated harms to individuals and society. PASS gives young people a convenient means of proving their age and offers retailers a reliable means of
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means of proving their age and offers retailers a reliable means of ensuring that they are exercising due diligence at the point of sale. ACPO advises against the practice of carrying valuable ID such as passports for alcohol related purchases; if lost or stolen such documents can be of use to criminals as well as causing inconvenience and expense to those who have to replace them.”
Chief Constable Jon StoddartLicensing Lead, Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)
SIA Endorsement
“Trained and professional SIA-licensed door supervisors play an important role in creating a safe environment for the public at pubs and clubs across the UK.
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and clubs across the UK.
“Our approved door supervisor training ensures door supervisors are made aware of the PASS scheme and we endorse PASS as a valuable tool in helping to reduce under-age drinking.”
Baroness Ruth HenigChairman, SIA
How does PASS work?
� Audits carried out by Trading Standards Institute (TSI) to ensure card issuers meet and maintain high standards required for
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and maintain high standards required for PASS accreditation
� PASS licences accredited schemes to carry PASS hologram on their cards
� PASS hologram is a registered trademark –unauthorised use is a criminal offence
BSI British Standard 7960Door Supervisors Code of Practice
Door supervisors should:�“Greet visitors in a friendly and courteous
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�“Greet visitors in a friendly and courteous way”�“Act fairly and not unlawfully discriminate against any person”�“Report to and take directions from the DPS (Such authority as a door supervisor has, is gained through that person)”.
Companies that accept PASS
OFF TRADE (examples)� Asda� Iceland� Morrisons
ON TRADE (examples)�JD Wetherspoon �Greene King�Inventive Leisure (e.g. Revolution) � Morrisons
� Spar� Tesco� Sainsburys� Waitrose
PLUSBetting shops (all major chains); gaming shops, newsagents, Blockbuster etc
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�Inventive Leisure (e.g. Revolution) �Intertain (e.g. Walkabout) �Luminar Leisure �Mitchells and Butlers �Marstons �Novus (e.g. Tiger Tiger) �Orchid Pub Group �Spirit�Stonegate
LBRO Age Restricted Products and Services Framework (2011)
Young PeopleResponsibilities
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�Not to use ‘fake’ proof of age, or proof of age that they are not entitled to use and to be aware that by doing so they may commit a criminal offenceReasonable Expectations�To have valid proof of age accepted by retailers, service providers, licensed premises and doorstaff
Myth 1
“Fake PASS cards can be bought off the internet”
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internet”
� no evidence that the PASS hologram has been forged and/or used on “novelty” or fake ID
� Novelty ID sites monitored on a regular basis.
Fake ID – many have “holographic marks” but none the PASS hologram
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Myth 2
“PASS card applications are not checked – it’s easy to get one with a false DOB”
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easy to get one with a false DOB”
� Stringent verification procedures including checks on referees
� Card issuers audited by Trading Standards to ensure verification procedures followed.
Myth 3
“It’s safer/better to ask for passports and driving licences”
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licences”
� PASS cards as reliable as passports and photo driving licences
� ACPO and Home Office advice against using passports for proof of age.
Myth 4
“Recognising a PASS card is difficult because there are so many different variations”
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there are so many different variations”
� The presence of the PASS hologram is the key to recognising a PASS card
� There are in fact only three established national schemes
Main national schemes
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5 step PASS card check
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Checklist for Door Supervisors
� Check the company policy re Proof of Age and take directions from the DPS
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� Deal with facts! Don’t fall for urban myths!� Follow the 5 step check for PASS cards � Reject ID cards without the PASS hologram� Follow Home Office Guidance on retaining
suspected fake/false ID
