27 January 2012
Future of Regulation Factsheet
We have published an updated version of our factsheet.
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25 October 2011
Future of Regulation Factsheet
We have produced a factsheet that outlines our latest proposals for the future regulation of the private security industry.
20 September 2011
Future of Regulation Roadshows
We are hosting a series of short briefings throughout the UK in October and November to explain the latest plans on the future of regulation for the private security industry.
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28 July 2011
SIA Conference, Sheffield, 12 October 2011
A second SIA conference to discuss plans for the future regulation of the private security industry will be held in Sheffield on 12 October. The 'Commitment to Regulation' conference will consider the developing proposals for the new regulatory regime, outline progress since the last conference, and discuss the security requirements for the London Olympics and Paralympics Games 2012
Read more about the conference
31 March 2011
SIA Conference, London, 30 March 2011
Our stakeholder conference considered plans and timescales for the "phased transition", as well as examining security requirements for the London Olympics and Paralympics in 2012.
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24 March 2011
Statement From Our Chairman
Ruth Henig responds to the Government's announcement that the SIA is being removed from Schedule 1 of the Public Bodies Bill.
Read Ruth's statement
3 March 2011
Update From Our Chief Executive
Bill Butler provides an update on the progress of our work towards a new regulatory regime. In it he refers to recent statements made by Baroness Neville-Jones, Home Office Minister of State, during the committee stage of the Public Bodies Bill.
Read Bill's update
1 December 2010
Open Letter From Our Chief Executive
Bill Butler has written an open letter to all those working in the UK's private security industry. In it he talks about the future of regulation for the industry and outlines how interested parties can stay informed on what is happening.
Read Bill's letter
29 October 2010
SIA Chairs Discussion On Way Forward For New Regulatory Regime
The SIA has been asked by ministers to work with the private security industry and key stakeholders to lead the phased transition to the new regulatory regime announced by Government.
Read our press release
15 October 2010
REMINDER – Working without an SIA licence is a criminal offence
We wish to remind all security operatives undertaking licensable activity, and those deploying them, that it remains a criminal offence to do so without an SIA licence.
The Government has announced a phased transition to a new regulatory regime. However, this will take some time to put into place. Until that time, the current law continues to apply.
The SIA and other agencies will continue to enforce these offences. The maximum penalty for working without a licence is six months imprisonment and/or a fine of £5,000. The maximum penalty for deploying unlicensed staff is five years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
15 October 2010
Statement From Our Chairman
Ruth Henig welcomes the debate that has been taking place on the future of regulation, and explains how the SIA will work with the private security industry to bring about the Government's 'Phased transition to new regulatory regime'.
Read Ruth's statement