Regulation

New law bolsters protection for Filipino security guards

A measure that recently lapsed into law envisions to strengthen the private security service industry and provide enhanced…

Two State agencies lock horns over private security training in Kenya

Two state agencies are fighting over the training and licensing of private security guards, in a dispute that might delay plans…

New rules for pvt security agencies in Goa

The Goa state cabinet has approved the Goa Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2022. These rules have been framed in…

Private Security Industry Legislation to be reviewed and amended in Jamaica

The Ministry of National Security is moving to review and amend the legislation governing the private security industry in…

EU plans ban on AI for mass surveillance, social credit scores

As artificial intelligence (Ai) technology gets all-pervasive, the European Union is considering a ban on the use of AI for mass…

Bill aims to regulate private security firms brought in for evictions in Ireland

Private security firms brought in for evictions and repossessions will have to be licensed under proposed legislation. The…

Licenses granted in Haryana to over 1,000 Private Security Agencies

Licenses have been granted in Haryana to over 1,000 private security agencies so far, which will help in fulfilling the growing…

Sri Lanka MOD begins accepting applications for firearm licence

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Sri Lanka has said that applications to obtain a firearm licence are now being accepted.…

Govt plans Amendments to PSARA Rules

After nearly 15 years since the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act was notified in 2005, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs…

J&K Govt orders immediate closure of unregistered Pvt Security Agencies

Asking all the Government as well as private institutions not to hire the services of un-registered Private Security Agencies (…

Private guards to pitch in to ease Bengaluru traffic

Though the traffic police have implemented various measures to deal with Bengaluru citys traffic congestion, the problem…

US gun lobby falls in line after Las Vegas shooting, backs ban on rapid-fire device

The National Rifle Association, which spearheads Americas powerful gun lobby that has blocked all attempts to tighten gun laws…