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15/06/2009
'Bouncers' Get More Time For Registration
An anticipated deadline for the licensing of 'bouncers' across NI is to be extended.
All in-house door supervisors working in the security industry in Northern Ireland were initially required to obtain a licence from the SIA (Security Industry Authority) by the end of December.
Now, after concerns on the timetabling, NIO Security Minister, Paul Goggins has granted a longer period to comply.
Giving evidence to the Ad Hoc Assembly Committee, the Minister confirmed to MLAs that individuals in this sector of the industry have until 1 April 2010 to undertake the training and obtain a licence from the SIA.
This will allow individuals in this sector time to achieve the necessary qualification and get licensed following the introduction of legislation that will extend the licensing requirement to in-house door supervisors.
The date by which every other sector of the private security industry needs to get a licence remains unchanged at 1 December 2009.
Paul Goggins said: "Extending the remit of the Security Industry Authority to Northern Ireland will enhance public safety and drive illegitimate operators out of the industry.
"By the start of this December, almost everyone employed in the industry will be required to hold an SIA Licence.
"Having listened to concerns from our partners and stakeholders, I have agreed that in-house door supervisors will now be expected to have a licence by April 2010.
"The over-arching aim of regulation is to reduce offending in the private security industry, protecting people from crime and giving the public greater confidence in the industry," he continued, noting that, those currently in the industry should be planning and preparing for licensing and engaging with the SIA so that they are ready for the changes when they come into effect.
(BMcC/JM)
All in-house door supervisors working in the security industry in Northern Ireland were initially required to obtain a licence from the SIA (Security Industry Authority) by the end of December.
Now, after concerns on the timetabling, NIO Security Minister, Paul Goggins has granted a longer period to comply.
Giving evidence to the Ad Hoc Assembly Committee, the Minister confirmed to MLAs that individuals in this sector of the industry have until 1 April 2010 to undertake the training and obtain a licence from the SIA.
This will allow individuals in this sector time to achieve the necessary qualification and get licensed following the introduction of legislation that will extend the licensing requirement to in-house door supervisors.
The date by which every other sector of the private security industry needs to get a licence remains unchanged at 1 December 2009.
Paul Goggins said: "Extending the remit of the Security Industry Authority to Northern Ireland will enhance public safety and drive illegitimate operators out of the industry.
"By the start of this December, almost everyone employed in the industry will be required to hold an SIA Licence.
"Having listened to concerns from our partners and stakeholders, I have agreed that in-house door supervisors will now be expected to have a licence by April 2010.
"The over-arching aim of regulation is to reduce offending in the private security industry, protecting people from crime and giving the public greater confidence in the industry," he continued, noting that, those currently in the industry should be planning and preparing for licensing and engaging with the SIA so that they are ready for the changes when they come into effect.
(BMcC/JM)
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