What action has been taken since the introduction of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 to ensure that private security firms in Scotla…

Answered Asked by Sandra White SNP Lodged 5 Aug 2005

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action has been taken since the introduction of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 to ensure that private security firms in Scotland cannot be used as a cover for criminal activity.

The answer

Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 30 Aug 2005 · 25 days after it was lodged, on time

Once licensing under thePrivate Security Industry Act 2001 is introduced, all persons working withinthe private security industry, whether in the frontline delivery of securityservices, or in the management of companies delivering these services, willrequire to be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). This willinclude a check on the applicant’s identity, criminal record and competence. Alicence will not be granted if the SIA’s criteria are not met.
It will be a criminaloffence to operate without a licence or to employ someone who does not hold thecorrect SIA licence.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-18350 by reference.