A former door supervisor from West Yorkshire has been prosecuted after working illegally at multiple venues despite having his Security Industry Authority (SIA) 
licence revoked. Conrad Grice, who operated as a door supervisor on 5 October 2024 and 25 October 2024 in Pontefract and Castleford, had his licence revoked following a prior conviction.
Grice pleaded guilty to two offences under Section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 at Kirklees (Huddersfield) Magistrates’ Court on 15 April 2025. The court handed him an £80 fine, a £32 victim surcharge, and £987 in prosecution costs, all to be paid within 28 days. The offences also put him in breach of a suspended sentence order, resulting in his supervision period being extended by 12 months and an additional requirement of 10 rehabilitation activity days.
Zulqarnain Tanweer, criminal investigations officer at the SIA, commented on the case:
“The SIA has an important role protecting the public through our licensing regime. Mr Grice put himself and others at risk by working multiple times as a door supervisor when his licence had been revoked. This conviction sends a clear message to those who plan to attempt to circumvent our licensing rules. You will be caught, and you will be prosecuted.”
Importance of Licensing in the Security Industry
Under UK law, individuals working in the private security industry under contract must hold and display a valid SIA licence. This ensures that only qualified and properly vetted personnel are employed in roles critical to public safety.
The offences in this case relate to Section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, which prohibits engaging in licensable conduct without a valid licence. The SIA, which regulates the private security industry and reports to the Home Secretary, is tasked with enforcing these regulations. Information about SIA enforcement and penalties can be found on their official website.
This case highlights the consequences of breaching SIA regulations and underscores the importance of adhering to licensing requirements in the private security sector.
Source – SIA
