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<p>The fee for an individual Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to conduct
private investigations has not yet been confirmed. However, the SIA remains committed
to minimising its costs and, in turn, the fees it charges, to ensure they are proportionate
to the services provided. Indeed, the cost of an SIA three-year individual licence
for designated private security industry sectors was reduced from £245 to £220 in
January 2012 to reflect the reduced unit costs of processing applications.<br><br>Any
changes made to the SIA’s licensing regime are subject to the principles of Managing
Public Money and Her Majesty's Treasury and Home Office Ministers’ approval. As a
public sector body the SIA has a duty to meet the requirements of the Equality Act
2010, including ensuring it does not discriminate against any applicants with protected
characteristics, including those with disabilities. <br><br>Under the provisions of
the Private Security Industry Act 2001, the SIA is responsible for licensing individuals
who operate in designated sectors of the private security industry. If the SIA is
made aware of companies deploying individuals without appropriate individual licences
it would pursue the company under its enforcement strategy and prosecute any responsible
individuals under the provisions of the Act.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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