Private Security Industry Act 2001: Core legislation governing security operations including SIA licensing requirements, types of security licenses, and mandatory training/qualification requirements for security contractors
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation concerning employment status, ensuring genuine self-employed status, avoiding disguised employment relationships, and IR35 considerations for independent contractors
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Defines contractor's responsibilities for personal safety, interaction with client's health and safety policies, and risk assessment requirements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing handling of personal data, information security requirements, and data protection responsibilities in security operations
Equality Act 2010: Legislative framework for preventing discrimination, ensuring equal treatment, and making reasonable adjustments where required
Contract Law (Common Law): Legal principles governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and termination provisions under English and Welsh common law
Public Liability Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage requirements including professional indemnity and employer's liability insurance considerations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, required rest periods, and working time record keeping requirements
Criminal Law Act 1967: Legal framework defining use of reasonable force, powers of arrest, and legal limitations for security personnel
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation covering privacy considerations, rights of monitored individuals, and requirements for proportionate use of force in security operations
