Private security industry: further consultation on proposals to regulate the industry

This is, in effect, part of a continuous process of consultation which began a number of years ago. We consulted widely in 2000 on proposals to regulate the private security industry and received broad support for our proposals which were taken forward in the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”). The Act does not prescribe in detail the form the licensing scheme will take. Since the Act received Royal Assent on 11th May 2001, a Home Office implementation team has been developing plans for regulation and the issue of licences. In doing so it has consulted with a wide group of stakeholders. On 1 April 2002 a Chief Executive and a Chairman were appointed by the Home Secretary to lead the Authority. On 1 April 2003 the Security Industry Authority was formally established as an independent body.

Date: Mon Jul 21 10:57:42 BST 2003

• Cover Letter (PDF file - 22kb)

  Since the Private Security Industry Act 2001 was passed the Home Office has been working to set up the Security Industry Authority and to develop policies, structures and procedures under which the Authority will begin to regulate the private security industry.

• Consultation Document (PDF file - 309kb)

  Private Security Industry: Further consultation on proposals to regulate the industry 21 July 2003

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