SIA Guard UK Security Legislation

Question 1

Which Act of Parliament established the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and created the licensing regime for private security operatives?

Accepted Answer

The Private Security Industry Act 2001

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The Security Services Act 1989

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The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

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The Police Reform Act 2002

Question 2

Under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, who is legally required to hold a valid SIA licence when working as a security guard?

Accepted Answer

Any person working under contract as a security guard in a licensable conduct role, including both in-house and contract staff in designated roles

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Only security guards who work at night

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Only security guards employed directly by a security company

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Only security guards at airports and government buildings

Question 3

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an SIA Security Guard licence?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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16 years old

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17 years old

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21 years old

Question 4

Under what legislation can a constable (police officer) direct a security guard to take specific action or to stop a course of conduct?

Accepted Answer

A police constable has general powers under common law and various statutes including PACE 1984 and the Police Act 1996 to direct and control civilians, including security staff, in the exercise of their duties

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The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) only

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The Security Guard cannot be directed by police — only by their employer

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The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 5

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits security guards from discriminating against individuals on the basis of protected characteristics. Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Act?

Accepted Answer

Political opinion

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Race

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Religion or belief

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Disability

Question 6

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the primary duty of a security guard's employer?

Accepted Answer

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees at work

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To provide the security guard with a uniform

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To provide security guards with a vehicle for patrol

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To ensure security guards have at least 8 hours' rest between shifts