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Old 10th Jun 2008, 17:13
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Big Tudor
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even after having their background checked a member of staff could still subsequently be found to be colluding with or being coerced by terrorists and provide a means to attack any aircraft,
Simpler way, just refuse to succumb to the body search. A fundamental basic of British Law is the presumption of innocence. Unless security have evidence that an individual has been or is likely to be coercedwhat right do they have to search anybody? Even the police in the street have to have grounds before they can stop and search a person. The fact that someone works airside does not provide any evidence that a person is likely to perform a terrorist act.

This is because searching and screening is an effective of ensuring potentially dangerous items are not carried into the Restricted Zone.
No it doesn't, even with the appalling use of the English language. There is a long list of items that have made it past the screening process, and that is only the items that people have admitted to.
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