Details of a specific SIA licence suspension
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information about a licence suspension.
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Published Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations responses from central government. Each entry is a public question answered and published by a government body.
Published responses
Money spent by the SIA on prosecution cases in the last 5 years
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the amount spent by the SIA on prosecution cases in the last 5 years.
Security companies using self-employed security officers
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of security companies using self-employed officers.
Security operatives guarding ULEZ mobile camera vans
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation that security operatives guarding ULEZ mobile camera vans must display their licence.
Breakdown of Private Security Industry Act 2001 convictions
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of convictions since 2003 for each offence under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Breakdown of SIA expenditure: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a breakdown of the SIA's reported expenditure for the 2022 to 2023 financial year.
Clarification on the requirement to display the SIA licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for clarification on the requirement for SIA licence holders to display the licence when working.
Investigations of SIA licence holders not showing their licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information about investigations related to SIA licence holders not displaying their licence.
Number of security guards required for certain types of venues
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of security operatives that should be deployed at certain types of venue.
SIA licence holders reported for not displaying their licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of licence holders reported for not displaying their licence since 1 January 2022.
SIA use of augmented or virtual reality training
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details about whether the SIA uses augmented reality or virtual reality training.
Number of SIA licence holders with criminal convictions
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders with criminal convictions, and a breakdown of those convictions.
Do security companies have to vet their staff in line with BS7858
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation of whether security companies must vet their security staff to the BS7858 standard.
SIA checks to confirm licence holders display their licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of SIA checks conducted to confirm that licence holders are displaying their licence.
Number of SIA employees with criminal records
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA employees who have criminal records.
Current breakdown of SIA licence holders by gender
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a breakdown of SIA licence holders by gender.
Sheffield and Rotherham door supervisors suspended since 2018
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of door supervisor licences suspended in Sheffield and Rotherham in the last 5 years.
SIA processes and plans regarding data protection compliance
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of what the SIA does and plans to do about data protection compliance.
SIA licence application numbers and licence holder nationalities
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for application numbers and a breakdown of licence holders by nationality.
Ex-police officers entering the private security industry
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for any data on ex-police officers entering private security after breaching professional standards.
Contact details of security companies in England
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the names and contact details of security companies in England.
SIA performance-related pay for the last 3 financial years
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the size and distribution of SIA performance-related pay from 1 April 2020 to 30 April 2023.
Details relating to an SIA prosecution case
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of a prosecution case.
SIA investigations into fraudulent security training firms
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's investigations into fraudulent security training firms over the last 3 years.
SIA Human Resources (HR) and Payroll software
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details on the Human Resources (HR) and Payroll software it uses.
Nottingham Trams: CCTV and SIA licensing
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of whether CCTV operators at Nottingham Trams need to hold SIA licences.
SIA contracts for contact centre systems and software
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about contracts held by the SIA for contact centre systems and software.
Time taken by the SIA to issue ACS letters of eligibility
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of how long the SIA takes to issue letters of eligibility for its Approved Contractor Scheme.
Door supervisor prosecutions and complaints about licence renewal delays
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of door supervisor prosecutions and complaints about delays to licence renewals.
SIA withdrawal of ACS accreditation in 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of times the SIA withdrew ACS accreditation between 1 January 2023 and 31 July 2023.
Possible SIA call-off contract
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of a contract awarded by the Security Industry Authority.
Number of SIA staff members permitted to work abroad
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA staff members permitted to work abroad.
SIA prosecution in Northern Ireland: external legal spend
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the external legal spend associated with a specific prosecution case in Northern Ireland.
Door supervisor licences suspended with no police investigation
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of door supervisor licences the SIA has suspended with no prior police investigation.
SIA prosecutions for Fraud Act 2006 section 6 and 7 offences
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about what type of documents would prompt the SIA to prosecute for Fraud Act section 6 and 7 offences.
Numbers relating to close protection licences and licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of close protection licences and licence holders for specified periods and scenarios.
Overseas close protection officers visiting the UK
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about overseas close protection officers visiting the UK.
SIA shortest and longest licence processing time
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the shortest and longest time taken for the SIA to process a licence application.
Does the SIA have communication channels for gender critical people
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether the SIA has communication channels dedicated to gender critical people or the SEEN network.
SIA rules and training about ejecting customers from the premises
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for SIA rules and training about ejecting customers from the premises.
SIA telephony contract
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's telephony contract.
Use of bodycams by Rother District Council employees
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether Rother District Council employees are licensed to use bodycams.
Can you work as a close protection operative on a student visa?
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether you can work as a close protection operative in the UK on a student visa.
Hardware and software used by the Security Industry Authority
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the hardware and software used by the Security Industry Authority.
Complaints about door supervisors and security guards: 2000 to 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of complaints about door supervisors and security guards received between 2000 and 2023.
Security companies who sponsor foreign nationals for a UK visa
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a list of companies that can sponsor foreign nationals for a UK visa.
Questions about the SIA's IT systems
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about questions about the SIA's IT systems.
Did these door supervisors hold SIA licences on 26 December 2022?
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether 2 door supervisors held active licences on 26 December 2022.
PSIA 2001 section 19 authority, 1 January 2023 to 7 June 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any powers of entry and inspection granted between 1 January 2023 and 7 June 2023.
SIA ICT contracts: 2023 update
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's ICT contracts.
Responses by year
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| Publication year | Published responses |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 | 47 |
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FOI timeliness — Q1 2026
Best on-time rates
Debt Management Office
100.0%
Serious Fraud Office
100.0%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
99.0%
Wales Office
96.8%
Charity Commission
96.6%
Lowest on-time rates
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
50.0%
Health and Safety Executive
63.0%
Department for Business and Trade
67.0%
Cabinet Office
69.9%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
73.6%