| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to aviation security. |
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| Citation | 1982 c. 36 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 23 July 1982 |
| Commencement | 23 October 1982 |
| Other legislation | |
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Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Aviation Security Act 1982 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament 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
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[1] 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.
