The Association of British Investigators (ABI) is the longest established organisation representing professional Private Investigators in the UK with its foundations laid way back in 1913.

With the absence of any statutory control of the investigation industry in the UK the Association recognised the need for self-regulation many years ago and set very high standards to meet the criteria for membership opting for quality rather than quantity.

The association is proud of the part it has played over many years in encouraging the regulation of our industry and today the association is playing an even greater role in working with the SIA to achieve a fair and workable licensing procedure.

Recent ABI Coverage in the National Press

Updated 20th April 2012

Firms turning to private eyes to tackle fraud as police forces cut back - 20th April 2012 - Yorkshire Post
ABI agrees to membership of IQ - 5th April 2012 - Info4secuirty.com
Association of British Investigators joins IQ - 5th April 2012 - Newsinsurances.co.uk
Working With Proffesional Investigators - Do your Homework - 16th March 2012 - The Assocaition of Muslim Lawyers Pages 3,6 & 7
News of the World 'hacker' flogged data to insurers- 28th February 2012 - Insurance Times
Private Eyes Jailed in Landmark 'blagging trial' - 27th February 2012 - The Times

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Find an Investigator...

Do you require an experienced professional private investigator ? Our members are able to provide :

Surveillance, Fraud Investigations, Process Serving, Tracing, Road Traffic Accidents, Undercover, Due Diligence, Status Reports and many other services.

Choose your investigator in the knowledge that they hold membership with the Association of British Investigators which is endorsed by the Law Society of England & Wales and the service provider scheme for the Law Society of Scotland.

- Click here for the benefits or Instructing an ABI member.

Become a member...

Whether you are a private detective or a private investigator, running your own detective agency, or one of a team of in-house detectives or investigators, the ABI is the place to be. If you’re not a member and would like to join a professional organisation, sign up with the professionals - the Association of British Investigators. No other industry body offers the package of benefits to becoming a member – Click here to see what membership can offer you.

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