The Private Security Industry Act 2001 gives the Secretary of State powers to add new licensable activities to the Act, to exclude existing activities, or to exempt certain individuals from it altogether.

Exemptions

A body may apply for an exemption from the Private Security Industry Act 2001 if suitable alternative arrangements are in place. This means that the individuals represented by that body, undertaking the activities granted in the exemption, would not be required to hold an SIA licence.

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Exclusions

An identified sector can apply to have activities or premises excluded from the Private Security Industry Act 2001. In general, this means that persons undertaking those activities will not need to be licensed. Where premises are excluded, those undertaking manned guarding activities in relation to these premises on certain occasions will not be subject to additional controls.

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Additions

An identified sector can apply to have an activity added to the Private Security Industry Act 2001. This means that persons undertaking these activities would be required to hold an SIA licence.

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