The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (“the 2001 Act”) was extended to Scotland by virtue of the amendment to section 26 of the Act made by paragraph 12(b) of Schedule 15 to the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”). Section 26 of the 2001 Act was also amended by paragraph 12(b) of Schedule 15 to the 2005 Act so as to confer powers on Scottish Ministers to commence the provisions of the 2001 Act by Order.

This Order brings into force for Scotland the provisions of the 2001 Act set out in article 3 on 6th July 2006 to the extent specified