Aviation Security Act 1982
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The Aviation Security Act 1982 is an Act of Parliament
of the United Kingdom Parliament. The Act covers Offences against the safety of aircraft; Protection of aircraft, aerodromes and air navigation installations against acts of violence; Policing of airports; and Funding.
In addition to murder and conspiracy, the defendants, at the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial
, were accused of breaches of the 1982 Act.
Act of Parliament
An Act of Parliament is a statute enacted as primary legislation by a national or sub-national parliament. In the Republic of Ireland the term Act of the Oireachtas is used, and in the United States the term Act of Congress is used.In Commonwealth countries, the term is used both in a narrow...
of the United Kingdom Parliament. The Act covers Offences against the safety of aircraft; Protection of aircraft, aerodromes and air navigation installations against acts of violence; Policing of airports; and Funding.
In addition to murder and conspiracy, the defendants, at the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial
Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial
The Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial began on 3 May 2000, 11 years, 4 months and 13 days after the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 on 21 December 1988...
, were accused of breaches of the 1982 Act.