Full Regulatory Impact Assessment for Manned Guards & Keyholders

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‣ guarding property against destruction or damage, against being stolen or againstbeing otherwise dishonestly taken or obtained;‣ guarding one or more individuals against assault or against injuries that might besuffered in consequence of the unlawful conduct of others.3.5 Those providing and/or carrying out licensable security activities will require asecurity licence unless the guarding activities fall within one of the specific sectors ofthe industry that have been identified by the SIA as requiring a separate licence: Cashand Valuables in Transit; Close Protection; and CCTV Public Space Surveillance.Sectors have been identified where licensable activities are distinctly different againstnational occupational standards in content and context and/ or where different controlsare imposed by regulation. The guarding activities that are dealt with by separatesector licences are described below.Cash and Valuables in Transit3.6 Security operatives employed under contract using specially adaptedvehicles for the safe transportation and custody of cash, property and other valuables,will require a Cash and Valuables in Transit licence. Estimates put the size of thissector at 15,000 individuals.Close Protection3.7 Security operatives employed under contract who establish and maintain asafe environment in which a specific individual can live and work, whilst continuallyminimising the risk of an attack or an invasion of privacy will require a close protectionlicence. Estimates put the size of this sector at 1, 000 individuals.CCTV PSS3.8 CCTV equipment which is operated either deployed into fixed positions or has apan, tilt and zoom capability which enables the operator to:• pro-actively monitor the activities of members of the public whether they are inpublic areas or on private property;• use cameras to focus on the activities of particular people either by controlling ordirecting cameras at an individual’s activities;• use cameras to look out for particular individuals; and• use recorded CCTV images to identify individuals or to investigate their activities.3.9 A security operative employed under contract would need a CCTV licence.Estimates put the size of this sector at 7,000 individuals.Keyholders3.10 Keyholding is an activity carried out by security guards. It is also carried out as adedicated or specific service by keyholder response companies. The industry estimatesthat 97% of keyholders activity is carried out by security guarding companies.Dedicated keyholder response companies carry out the remaining 3%. For this reason,it is difficult to estimate the number of people working in this particular sector.10
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS MATTERSSecurity Guards at Events (Stewards)3.11 Security guards at events (Stewards) employed under contract atprotests/demonstrations, sports and entertainment venues to keep order (i.e.performing a security function as defined under Schedule 2 of the PSIA 2001) areundertaking a form of manned guarding. They would therefore require a securityguarding licence.In-House3.12 It is acknowledged that many within the industry have expressed an opinion thatthe Act should be extended to include in-house. This option is currently being examinedseparately, and if a proposal is made to extend regulation to include in-house, it will besubject to a separate dedicated RIA to allow for a full consultation process to beundertaken.Volunteers3.13 Those individuals who provide security guarding at events (and others) on avolunteer basis will not be subject to regulation, unless they receive payment in kind, orreward. It is important to understand what does or does not constitute payment in kindor a reward and to apply common sense. The principles on what constitutes payment inkind or reward are in line with those set out by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)(previously the Inland Revenue). In short, HMRC identifies a payment in kind or rewardas whether it is liable to either PAYE (Tax) or National Insurance Contributions.3.14 The list provided on the Inland Revenue website (link below) is comprehensive,but not prescriptive, and if in doubt, individuals or organisations should consult the SIA.http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/employers/ebik/ebik2/table-of-contents.htm3.15 Examples• The provision of a meal or meal vouchers for the individual during the workingday is acceptable. The provision of vouchers to be exchanged for, for example,‘lunch at the Ritz’ would be considered a reward.• The ability to view the event while working would not be considered a reward.However, preferential treatment or discounted rates for premium tickets (e.g.Men’s Final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, or a Cup Final match) could be.• The provision of a uniform or appropriate ‘kit’ for the job would not be consideredpayment in kind or a reward, nor would certain other items of clothing such as amotif tie.3.16 It is not possible to set out every possible scenario, but the HMRC conditions areclear, and if in any doubt, individuals and businesses should consult the SIA direct.Exemptions3.17 Some people undertaking security activities may already be subject to a type ofvetting that is equivalent to that established under the Private Security Industry Act(PSIA) 2001. In these circumstances, the Secretary of State may make regulationsunder section 4 of the PSIA 2001 to establish such exemptions where he is satisfied11
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