Aviation security: Consultation on a statutory authority to carry scheme

This consultation is now closed.

This consultation document seeks views on the introduction of an authority to carry scheme to prevent individuals who pose a terrorist threat from flying to the UK. This includes:

  • a proposal to introduce an authority to carry scheme to prevent individuals who pose a terrorist threat from flying to the UK
  • the potential impact of the proposed scheme
  • the construction of a Scheme that would most effectively prevent individuals who pose a terrorist threat from flying to the UK whilst minimising any negative impact on industry and the travelling public

The consultation closed on 6 December 2011.

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Consultation information

  • Intended audience:
    • Passenger airlines operating flights to the UK and providing passenger data to e-Borders
    • Civil Aviation Authority
    • Non-governmental organisations, community groups, faith groups and civil liberties groups
    • European Commission
  • Reference number: Aviation security: Consultation on a statutory authority to carry scheme
  • Issued: 14 Sep 2011
  • Opening date: 14 Sep 2011
  • Closing date: 06 Dec 2011

How to respond

Please send your response to...

Mark Forsyth

Home Office Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Tel: N/A

Fax: N/A

Email: predeparturechecks@homeoffice.x.gsi.gov.uk

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