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On Wednesday 27 September 2023, a Cardiff man was prosecuted at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court for working as illegal security.
On Wednesday 11 October a Belfast man was ordered to pay £8,256 within three months by Laganside Crown Court or face a jail sentence.
This guide explains whether someone who does Fire Watch / Waking Watch roles needs a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
The Security Industry Authority has launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward.
A message from our Chief Executive, Michelle Russell, on International Security Officers’ Day.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders who must supply psychiatric reports to the SIA.
On 23 February Karvan Nawaz was prosecuted at Oxford Magistrates' Court for submitting a fraudulent document to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a list of identity documents that can be accepted by door supervisors as proof of age.
This guide explains how SIA licensing may affect the way you manage queues and control access to your premises.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is calling on UK charities and community groups to register their interest for funds to support good causes.
On Thursday 23 November, a former Liverpool company director pleaded guilty to 3 counts of supplying and working illegally in Liverpool's night-time economy.
On Friday 11 November 2022, Muhammad Imran was prosecuted in his absence at Reading Magistrates' Court for failing to supply information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders in locations specified within the request.
Information you need if you want to offer an ACS passport scheme.
On 18 January 2024 David Martyn Hill, the sole director of ACE Security Specialist Ltd. was prosecuted at Doncaster Magistrates' Court.
In 2023, the SIA gave 1000 Black Boys CIC £10,000 to inspire and support young black men and their families.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether the SIA would grant a licence to someone without a verified 5 year address history.
Information about funding we have awarded to registered charities and community interest companies in the UK through the SIA grant for good causes.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the names of the 'top-scoring' SIA approved contractors.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the rules governing the use of CCTV to monitor staff.
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