Security Industry Authority
Hylton-Potts Legal Consultants can deal with regulatory offence issues on your behalf.
These include investigations or prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, Trading Standards, Office of Fair Trading, Local Authority Environmental Health, Public Carriage Office or the Security Industry Authority.
We can assist you at any stage of the legal process, from initial investigation to representation at the Magistrates’ Court, as well as advise on any appeal issues.
Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Your licence is important to your livelihood. At Hylton-Potts we can deal with the SIA on your behalf, to help you keep it.
SIA licensing covers manned guarding, such as door supervision, security guarding, cash and valuables in transit, CCTV surveillance, key holding and vehicle immobilising and close protection.
Licensing ensures that private security operatives are “fit and proper” persons, who are trained and qualified to do their job.
You may not be able to obtain a license if you are not considered a “fit and proper” person. This is usually because of a previous criminal conviction.
The SIA can also revoke your license or suspend it, if you receive a criminal conviction. They can also refuse to renew an existing licence.
The penalties for not having a licence under the current legislation can include imprisonment. Working as a door supervisor without a licence could result in a prison sentence of six months and/or a fine of up to £5000.
Hylton-Potts can make representations to the SIA on your behalf for a fixed fee. We have a high success rate in enabling badge holders to hold their licenses.
To learn more consult the experts – For more information or a free legal opinion telephone 020-7381-8111 (24 hour service) or email law@rhplaw.co.uk.
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