The UK Government has decided to make khat an illegal Class C drug. The ban on khat will come into effect on 24 June. Why is khat being banned? Khat contains natural ingredients which are already controlled drugs both in the UK and internationally because they are harmful. To help…
Automated, biometric future for travellers. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is preparing to appoint a supplier for a pilot of a new border clearance system in an effort to provide legitimate travellers with a faster and less onerous immigration processing experience. Customs has been tasked with modernising its…
With reference to the restrictions of electronic items in cabin baggage recently introduced by the U.S. and the United Kingdom from certain third country airports, we provide you with the official position of the European Union on the matter: Member States and the relevant services of the European Commission and…
Security is being tightened at airports with direct flights into the US – including some in the UK – in response to US warnings of a “credible threat”. UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the measures were being taken to keep the public safe. While he would not specify what…
SIS2 is anticipated to go live in the Uk on 26th October 2014, which is the anticipated SIS2 go-live. Background The Schengen Aquis (French term meaning; ‘that which has been agreed’) was brought about by five Member States (France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) allowing freedom and movement of persons…
Sunday, October 27th, 2013, by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) At the last SAGAS (Stakeholder Advisory Group Aviation Security) meeting a flow chart for the Passenger and Cabin Baggage Screening Process drawn up by my colleague at Geneva Airport was held up by David Trembaczowski-Ryder, Head of aviation Security ACI…
