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Aviation Security Act 1982

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Aviation Security Act 1982
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to aviation security.
Citation1982 c. 36
Territorial extent United Kingdom
Dates
Royal assent23 July 1982
Commencement23 October 1982
Other legislation
Amends
Repeals/revokes
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Text of statute as originally enacted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.[1]

In addition to murder and conspiracy, the defendants, at the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial, were accused of breaches of the 1982 Act.

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References

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  1. ^ Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36)
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