Private Security Industry Act 2001: Primary legislation establishing the Security Industry Authority (SIA), setting licensing requirements for security guards, and defining standards for the private security industry

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental workplace safety legislation covering general safety obligations, risk assessment requirements, and duty of care responsibilities for security personnel

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal information, security of sensitive data, and privacy considerations in security reporting

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation ensuring privacy rights, fair treatment, and non-discrimination in security operations

Equality Act 2010: Law addressing prevention of discrimination, equal opportunities, and reasonable adjustments in security workplace

BS 7858:2019: British Standard for security screening of individuals employed in a security environment, establishing screening standards for security personnel

BS 7499:2013: British Standard for static site guarding and mobile patrol service, providing code of practice for security guards

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, break requirements, and night work regulations for security personnel