Regulation, Ethics & Sector Reform
Aegis is committed to proper industry accountability and regulation.
Aegis, as pioneers of the private security industry – its regulation, transparency and accountability – are fully committed to setting and adhering to the very highest standard of ethics, conduct and procedures.
As such, all employees, advisors and sub-contract employees sign up to an internal ethical code which highlights the necessity for all involved to behave at all times commercially, ethically and with total integrity.Aegis has long been a supporter of Regulation of the Private Security Company industry. Accordingly, Aegis welcomes the international agreement on the "Montreux Document on Pertinent
International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States related to Operations of Private
Military and Security Companies During Armed Conflict" ("Montreux Document") created in
association with the ICRC and the Swiss Initiative in September 2008. For full details of Aegis' commitment please click on the following link - MontreuxDocument.pdf
In addition, Aegis has financially supported and is a founder member of the British Association of Private Security Companies (BAPSC) which lobbies for regulation in the private sector in the UK. The BAPSC has developed, together with its members, a comprehensive Code of Conduct. Aegis is also involved in efforts by the ICRC, and the International Institute for Law and Justice at New York University to regularise the status of PSCs under International Law. Aegis believes that the sector will only benefit from improved regulation and accountability under a proper regulated system.
Aegis is also a member of the following industry bodies:
British Expertise.
It is the leading UK trade association for the export of services and maintains close relations with a range of Government Departments. British Expertise member companies are active in almost every country in the world. In the 2005 BCCB awards for International Expertise, Aegis was named Small Consultancy firm of the Year.
PSCAI.
The Private Security Company Association of Iraq “PSCAI” is a non-profit organization formed and maintained to discuss and address matters of mutual interest and concern to the industry conducting operations in Iraq. The PSCAI seeks to work closely with the Iraqi Government and foster a relationship of trust and understanding.
Security Industry Authority (SIA).
The SIA manages the licensing of the private security industry as set out in the Private Security Industry Act 2001. It also aims to raise standards of professionalism and skills within the private security industry and to promote and spread best practice.
ISO 9001:2008
Aegis has been assessed and approved to the quality administration systems, standards and guidelines of THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 9001:2000
