Aviation Security Act 1982
Public General Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which covers offences against the safety of aircraft; protection of aircraft, aerodromes, and air navigation installations against acts of violence; policing of airports; and funding
The act implements security protocols and procedures to all United Kingdom Airports in an effort to increase security in airports.
In addition to murder and conspiracy, the defendants of the Pan Am Flight 103 at the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial, were accused of breaches of the 1982 act.
Provisions
Repealed enactments
Section 40(2) of the act repealed 10 enactments, listed in schedule 3 to the act.
Notes
References
External links
The full text of Aviation Security Act 1982 at Wikisource
Text of the Aviation Security Act 1982 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
Text of the Aviation Security Act 1982 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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