Regulator profile
SIA
Security Industry Authority
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 6 laws enforced · UK-wide
What SIA does
Regulates the private security industry in the UK. Issues licences for security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators, close protection operatives, and other security roles. Manages Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for security companies. Enforces licensing requirements and investigates unlicensed activity.
Additional information
Licence types: Door Supervision, Security Guard, Close Protection, CCTV, Cash and Valuables in Transit, Key Holding. ACS demonstrates quality standards for security providers.
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Types of regulation
Legal framework
Legislation that SIA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Private Security Industry Act 2001 Act 2001
Secondary legislation
- The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Approved Contractor Scheme) Regulations 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Designated Activities) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) Regulations 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Licences) Regulations 2007 UK Statutory Instrument 2007
- The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Designated Activities) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
Related legislation
Legislation connected to SIA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
UK Act of Parliament 2025
Administered / monitored
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The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Commencement No. 8) (Amendment) Order 2005
UK Statutory Instrument 2005 -
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
UK Act of Parliament 2012 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Olympics Security) Regulations 2012
UK Statutory Instrument 2012
Amendments / commencements
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The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2002
UK Statutory Instrument 2002 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Commencement No. 1) (Scotland) Order 2006
UK Statutory Instrument 2006 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Designated Activities) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2006
UK Statutory Instrument 2006 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2007
UK Statutory Instrument 2007 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2007
UK Statutory Instrument 2007 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Approved Contractor Scheme) Regulations 2007 (Amendment) Regulations 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Commencement No.1) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Commencement No.2) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Duration of Licence)(No.2) Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
UK Statutory Instrument 2012 -
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
UK Statutory Instrument 2023
Referenced in enforcement
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Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007
UK Act of Parliament 2007
Sectors regulated
Coverage area
UK-wide