2 July 2008: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) issued a summons to John Day, company director of Secure Areas Limited to answer charges under Section 3(1) (engaging in licensable conduct without an SIA licence) and Section 19(5) (failure to provide information to the SIA) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates court on Friday 27 June 2008 and the case was adjourned until Thursday 6 November 2008.

Notes to Editors:

• The maximum penalty for committing an offence such as working without a licence or supplying unlicensed staff is six months' imprisonment and/or fine up to £5,000 (or trial on indictment to crown court, whereby an unlimited fine and/or five years' imprisonment could be imposed).