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Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 5 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Friday, 19 September 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Jamie Bryson: Prosecutions

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the acquittal of Jamie Bryson on 3 July by the Belfast Magistrates Court, what assessment they have made of the conduct of the Security Industry Authority in that prosecution, and of the value for money for taxpayers of that prosecution.

Answer

The SIA is an operationally independent arm’s length body, responsible for the service it provides, including how it manages its private prosecutions.

The organisation is already accountable to Parliament for its activities, including its financial accounts, which are audited by the National Audit Office and laid in Parliament on an annual basis.

The SIA did not bring these proceedings against Mr Bryson and was therefore not involved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10260
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Prosecutions Acquittals Security Industry Authority Bryson, Jamie
Link
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