The remit of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is to be extended to Northern Ireland in 2009, creating a single regulatory scheme for the private security industry throughout the United Kingdom.
Key Dates
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January 2009 |
Training leading to the SIA approved qualifications available in Northern Ireland. |
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May 2009 |
The SIA will be accepting licence applications and application to the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). |
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December 2009 |
It will become illegal to work in certain designated roles in Northern Ireland without a licence. |
More updates to follow.
For more information on the SIA Licensing please visit the Security Industry Association website.
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