Practice question

Under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), in what specific circumstance can a security guard demand identification from an individual?

  1. As a general right to identify anyone on the property they are guarding.
  2. If the security guard has reasonable grounds to believe the person is trespassing and intends to issue a notice to leave or arrest them.
  3. Only if the individual has committed an indictable offence.
  4. When issuing a warning for a minor infraction, prior to any arrest or formal action.

Answer: B — If the security guard has reasonable grounds to believe the person is trespassing and intends to issue a notice to leave or arrest them.

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