This Note gives an overview of how the UK and other governments are working to secure air transport from terrorist attacks. It includes information on the responses to 9/11 and subsequent terror attacks or attempted attacks, including the restrictions on hand luggage introduced in 2006 and the introduction of body scanners at UK airports in 2010.
Aviation: security (244 KB , PDF)
This Note gives an overview of how the UK and other governments are working to secure air transport from terrorist attacks. It includes information on the responses to 9/11 and subsequent terror attacks or attempted attacks, including the restrictions on hand luggage introduced in 2006 and the introduction of body scanners at UK airports in 2010.
Aviation: security (244 KB , PDF)
In recent years there has been an increased use of Government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withdraw British passport facilities, particularly from those who may be involved in fighting, extremist activity or terrorist training overseas.
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
Constituents sometimes complain to their MPs that a neighbour’s CCTV camera is “intrusive” and ask what the law states.
