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Can't see the appropriate sub-forum to write this but would appreciate some brief words of wisdom - I visited Waterworld of Stoke with my children and was surprised to see a huge queue of people due to the security guard announcing that he had to check all bags for food or drink (I inadvertently picked this up on video as I was videoing my children) and that if anyone does have any then they are refused entry unless they take it away or throw it in the bin. When asked why, he explained that it was due to no one allowed to drink or eat their own items inside the premises.
When I emailed them today to check the legality of this, this was the response:
The bags are checked during peak for the health and safety of everybody on the premises. If any items are identified that are deemed unsafe, threatening or not in line with Waterworld’s admission policy, you will be asked to return them to your vehicle prior to entry. Waterworld will not allow dangerous or illegal items to be kept on the premises. The bags are not checked for just food and drinks, the reason for the checks is the health and safety.
As we have a number of catering facilities available, we do not allow guests to bring their own food and drink into our premises, as stated in our terms and conditions. If these items are located during these bag searches, you will be asked to return these to your vehicle for safekeeping while you’re in the Aqua Park. If you do not have a vehicle, we can store these for you for your visit duration, but Waterworld and associated contractors will not be held responsible for their safekeeping, or liable for any theft or loss. Alternatively, these can be disposed of if you do not wish to keep the items.
Under UK common law, the owner or occupier of private property has the right to set rules for how their premises are used. If a customer does not follow these rules such as ‘no outside food or drink;, the owner can ask them to leave. If the customer refuses, they could be trespassing under civil law (not a criminal offence unless they refuse to leave when asked).
The contract law states that when you enter a business, you enter into an implied contract to follow their terms of service. Many venues display signs or have terms and conditions that state no outside food or drink, which forms part of their conditions of entry. Also under the food safety act 1990, and the food hygiene regulations businesses have legal responsibilities regrading food safety. Allowing outside food could create risks (e.g contamination, allergens), giving them a legal reason to prohibit it.
However, I read this yesterday
Private Property Rights
Can't see the appropriate sub-forum to write this but would appreciate some brief words of wisdom - I visited Waterworld of Stoke with my children and was surprised to see a huge queue of people due to the security guard announcing that he had to check all bags for food or drink (I inadvertently picked this up on video as I was videoing my children) and that if anyone does have any then they are refused entry unless they take it away or throw it in the bin. When asked why, he explained that it was due to no one allowed to drink or eat their own items inside the premises.
When I emailed them today to check the legality of this, this was the response:
The bags are checked during peak for the health and safety of everybody on the premises. If any items are identified that are deemed unsafe, threatening or not in line with Waterworld’s admission policy, you will be asked to return them to your vehicle prior to entry. Waterworld will not allow dangerous or illegal items to be kept on the premises. The bags are not checked for just food and drinks, the reason for the checks is the health and safety.
As we have a number of catering facilities available, we do not allow guests to bring their own food and drink into our premises, as stated in our terms and conditions. If these items are located during these bag searches, you will be asked to return these to your vehicle for safekeeping while you’re in the Aqua Park. If you do not have a vehicle, we can store these for you for your visit duration, but Waterworld and associated contractors will not be held responsible for their safekeeping, or liable for any theft or loss. Alternatively, these can be disposed of if you do not wish to keep the items.
Under UK common law, the owner or occupier of private property has the right to set rules for how their premises are used. If a customer does not follow these rules such as ‘no outside food or drink;, the owner can ask them to leave. If the customer refuses, they could be trespassing under civil law (not a criminal offence unless they refuse to leave when asked).
The contract law states that when you enter a business, you enter into an implied contract to follow their terms of service. Many venues display signs or have terms and conditions that state no outside food or drink, which forms part of their conditions of entry. Also under the food safety act 1990, and the food hygiene regulations businesses have legal responsibilities regrading food safety. Allowing outside food could create risks (e.g contamination, allergens), giving them a legal reason to prohibit it.
However, I read this yesterday
Private Property Rights
- Premises such as shops, cinemas, or event venues are private property, and the owners or operators have the right to set conditions for entry. This includes the right to check bags to enforce policies such as prohibiting outside food and drink.
- However, these conditions must be clearly communicated to customers, usually through visible signage.
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