Part IIU.K. Protection of Aircraft, Aerodromes and Air Navigation Installations Against Acts of Violence

Supplemental provisions with respect to directionsU.K.

[F116ADirections requiring national security vettingU.K.

(1)This section applies where a direction under any of sections 12 to 14 makes provision requiring an individual who carries on, or wishes to carry on, an activity specified or described in the direction to be subject to national security vetting by the CAA.

(2) The CAA must make arrangements for carrying out that vetting, including—

(a)arrangements for renewing and withdrawing clearance, and

(b)arrangements for appeals.

(3) The Secretary of State may give directions to the CAA in connection with the arrangements, including directions as to—

(a)steps to be included in the vetting process,

(b)time limits for completing such steps, and

(c)the period for which clearance is to remain valid.

(4) The CAA must comply with a direction given to it under this section.

(5)This section does not affect any other power relating to national security vetting.]

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