EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON (UK), INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We have issued our report dated August 18, 2000,  accompanying  the consolidated
financial  statements  included in the Annual Report of Authoriszor Inc. on Form
10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2000. We hereby consent to the  incorporation
by reference of said report in this  Registration  Statement of Authoriszor Inc.
on Form S-3 (File No. 333-32816).

Grant Thornton

/s/ Grant Thornton

Leeds, England
February 16, 2001