| Short Title: | Aviation Security Act 1982 |
| Type: | Act |
| Long Title: | An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to aviation security. |
| Year: | 1982 |
| Citation: | 1982 c. 36 |
| Territorial Extent: | United Kingdom |
| Royal Assent: | 23 July 1982 |
| Commencement: | 23 October 1982 |
| Status: | current |
| Original Text: | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/36/schedule/3/enacted |
| Revised Text: | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/36/schedule/3 |
| Use New Uk-Leg: | yes |
| Uk-Leg Title: | Aviation Security Act 1982 |
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.