Shahzad Ali

The Sia Licence is a vital part of working in the security sector and since the Security Industry Act 2001 it has become compulsory for all those who work in the security industry to undergo SIA training and possess a current and valid SIA license. But while the SIA Licence has become a permanent fixture […]

When you finally complete your APLH training course and complete the application form before sending it off to your local council, what will be sent to you once your Personal Licence has been posted out? While many imagine something resembling Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, what you get when you actually receive your Personal Licence may […]

The next time you are conveniently ‘Netflix and Chilling,’ you might want to ask yourself the question, do I need a TV Licence to do what I’m doing currently? The answer to that question may surprise you, and end up saving you an extra bit of money also. While many of us still tune in […]

Holding a Personal Licence and being a Designated Supervisor is not only a legal requirement, but also is a huge responsibility given to an accountable individual to authorise the sale of alcohol to members of the public. While holding a Personal Licence is a huge duty, will that duty be withdrawn if you have a […]

Violent crime has soared in the UK in the past year, with a 19% increase just in 2018 alone. While going out in the evening should be an enjoyable occasion, and for most people, it is, there is still a concern that incidents of crime could occur, leaving people feeling vulnerable and endangered. To ensure […]

With talk of Brexit currently dominating every conservation, much has been made about transferable licences, and whether licences earned abroad are legally useable in the UK. While freedom of movement may allow EU Nationals to move freely to countries within the European Union (until 31st October) does it allow transferable licences to be used within […]

It’s been a few years now since the Jeremy Kyle show was sensationally pulled off our TV screens after a previous guest who had appeared on a non-televised episode of the 14-year show committed suicide, after claims of mental health abuse and lack of aftercare by TV producers. However, while many viewers were left annoyed […]

Every three months, data is published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency about the pass rates for driving tests. The data that was published this month shows an interesting trend about where people are passing and failing. Where are people passing and where are people failing their driving tests? The data collated by DVSA […]

Just like with applying for a SIA Licence, a lot of questions are raised regarding background checks and whether or not a person with previous convictions will have issues in obtaining a Personal Licence. The reality is, there is no efficient way to answer this question. A lot of contributing factors will go into the […]

The criminal backgrounds of people applying for jobs could be kept from potential employers under a review of rules by the home secretary after a supreme court ruling deemed them “disproportionate”. Sajid Javid said the UK government needs to “look again” at how much is revealed about individuals who have committed certain crimes when they […]