Private Security Industry Act 2001 Explanatory Notes

Manned guarding

23.Paragraph 2(1) defines the activities covered as guarding premises against unauthorised access or occupation, outbreaks of disorder or damage; guarding property against destruction, damage or theft; and guarding one or more persons against assault. Paragraph 2(2) ensures that the definition of guarding premises includes door supervisors.Paragraph 2(3) provides that references to guarding include providing a physical presence, or carrying out patrols or surveillance to deter something happening or report what has happened. Paragraph 2(4) excludes persons solely checking tickets, invitations or passes. Paragraph 2(5) excludes persons who are not security operatives or ticket collectors, but whose work nevertheless involves a degree of maintaining order and discipline in a group. Paragraph 2(6) excludes persons who temporarily undertake any manned guarding activities in response to a sudden or unexpected occurrence.

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