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Check SIA licences for security staff such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
Information about licence-linked qualifications, the awarding organisations that offer these qualifications, and how to find an approved training provider.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
The Service Prosecuting Authority is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the prosecution of all service offences before the Service Courts.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Man guarding services (Access Control and Rapid Intervention)
Find out how SIA licensing applies to event staff.
When to apply the off-payroll working rules (IR35) if you receive services from a worker through their intermediary.
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
The MGS (MOD Guard Service) plays a vital role supporting MOD security.
The different types of SIA licence, and which job activities need a licence.
Report staff, such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives, who break the law or are a risk to the public.
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