146.These paragraphs are based on section 39 of the EPA and have similar effect subject to one substantive modification. Sub-paragraphs (2)–(6) of paragraph 7 confer a power on the Secretary of State to impose a condition when granting a licence for the provision of security services. The inclusion of this new power will permit a much more flexible and proportionate response to applications.
147.More generally the paragraphs make provision for the issue, duration and revocation of licences by the Secretary of State and allow him to refuse or revoke a licence if he is satisfied that a proscribed organisation, or an organisation closely associated with a proscribed organisation, would benefit from the issue of a licence; or where the applicant has persistently failed to comply with the requirements of this Schedule or a condition imposed with his licence.
Schedule 13: Private Security Services Paragraphs 7–9: Issue, duration, and revocation of licence