The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has outlined its position on SIA licence holders who engage in vigilantism, namely law enforcement undertaken without legal authority by a self-appointed group of people. The SIA has said that it does not support or condone vigilantism, and that SIA licence holders have the same legal powers as a member of the public, meaning they do not have additional powers to detain or arrest people. It has said that licence holders found guilty of a criminal offence or who fail to uphold the SIA’s ‘fit and proper’ standards will face potential suspension or revocation of their SIA licence.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published an update on its preparations to regulate Martyn’s Law, which is expected to come into force in spring 2027. The SIA is recruiting regional inspection teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has completed its first pilot inspections and is developing a digital notification platform. The SIA is also consulting on its draft statutory section 12 guidance, which sets out how it will use its investigation and enforcement powers. The consultation closes on 12 June 2026, with final webinar sessions scheduled for 9 June 2026. The SIA encouraged organisations that may be in scope of the legislation to review Home Office guidance and prepare for future compliance requirements.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has reported that Adewale Balogun has been sentenced after investigators identified that he had used a false instrument and possessed a false identity document while attempting to work as a licensed security operative at two separate events. The SIA has said that, by law, security operatives working under contract must hold and display a valid SIA licence. Balogun pleaded guilty to all charges at Bolton Crown Court on 31 July 2023 and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for using a false instrument, contrary to section 3 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, three months’ imprisonment for fraud by false representation, contrary to section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006, and three months’ imprisonment for possession of a false identity document, contrary to section 6 of the Identity Documents Act 2010. The SIA has said that these sentences were ordered to run concurrently and were suspended for a period of 18 months, with a requirement of 150 hours of unpaid work to be undertaken. Balogun was also ordered to pay prosecution costs of £500 and now holds a criminal record.

ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. Note: This Precedent should be used in respect of arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre 2013 (5th edition) (2013 SIAC Rules). The 2013 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 April 2013, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. In the matter of an arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Parties 1 [insert name of Claimant] Claimant(s) And 2 [insert name(s) of Respondent] Respondent(s) 1 This Notice of Arbitration (Notice) is issued and filed pursuant to the Rule 3 of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (5th Edition, 1 April 2013) (SIAC Rules). 2 Demand By way of this Notice,

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This is a Precedent notice of arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. In the matter of an arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Parties 1 [insert name of Claimant] Claimant(s) and 2 [insert name(s) of Respondent] Respondent(s) 1 This Notice of Arbitration (Notice) is issued and filed pursuant to rule 3 of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th Edition, 1 August 2016) (SIAC Rules). Demand 2 By way of this Notice, the Claimant demands that its dispute(s) with the Respondent(s) as set

To: Singapore International Arbitration Centre28 Maxwell Road, #03–01Maxwell Chambers Suites BY [SPECIFY MODE OF DELIVERY] Singapore 069115Attn: The Registrar With copy, including all attachments, to: [Insert name and address of all Respondents] BY [SPECIFY MODE OF DELIVERY] Dear

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It is for background information only. On 22 August 2023, SIAC announced the public consultation of the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules. The draft of the SIAC Rules, 7th Edition can be accessed here. This Practice Note considers the early dismissal of claims and defences under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. Early dismissal under the 2016 SIAC Rules, r 29 SIAC was one of the first major international commercial arbitration institutions to introduce a procedure for the early dismissal of claims and defences. The aim of the rule introduced in SIAC Rules 2016 is to reduce time and costs in cases where the claims or defences are manifestly without legal merit or manifestly

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It is for background information only. On 22 August 2023, SIAC announced the public consultation of the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules. The draft of the SIAC Rules, 7th Edition can be accessed here. This Practice Note considers the core provisions of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules) concerning the presentation of evidence. The 2016 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. Evidence and conduct of proceedings In arbitration proceedings under the 2016 SIAC Rules, a tribunal can conduct the arbitration in the manner the tribunal considers appropriate, after consulting the parties, in order to ensure a fair, expeditious, economical and final determination of the dispute (2016 SIAC Rules, r 19.1). The tribunal has wide discretion to decide on the procedure to be adopted and on how evidence

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It is for background information only. On 22 August 2023, SIAC announced the public consultation of the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules. The draft of the SIAC Rules, 7th Edition can be accessed here. This Practice Note considers the position of multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. SIAC’s multi-party and multi-contract rules The 2016 SIAC Rules included detailed provisions in respect of the following: • multiple contracts (2016 SIAC Rules, r 6) • joinder (2016 SIAC Rules, r 7), and • consolidation (2016 SIAC Rules, r 8) In this regard, SIAC follows other international arbitral institutions which have made similar provisions in their rules (see examples below) reflecting

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It is for background information only. On 22 August 2023, SIAC announced the public consultation of the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules. The draft of the SIAC Rules, 7th Edition can be accessed here. This Practice Note considers the steps to be taken by a respondent, on receipt of a notice of arbitration from the claimant, under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. An arbitration under the SIAC Rules is commenced by the claimant sending to the respondent, a Notice of Arbitration (the Notice) in accordance with the 2016 SIAC Rules. For more information on commencing arbitration proceedings under 2016 SIAC Rules, see Practice Note: SIAC (2016)—starting an arbitration [Archived]. Note: Singapore judgments