Transport security
Land transport
The responsibilities of the Transport Security Team's land transport division.
Reporting to Parliament
Papers relating to Parliamentary oversight of transport security.
An introduction to transport security
Find out how we’re protect the travelling public, transport facilities and those employed in the transport industry.
- Published:
- 09 October 2007
Criminal records check
This section provides details on how organisations can go about checking the records of potential and existing employees and provides details on offences that can disqualify a person from a post.
Dangerous goods
New regulations for the security of transporting dangerous goods in Great Britain came into force on 1 July 2007. These regulations are based entirely upon the new security requirements laid out in the international agreements for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail. Accompanying explanatory guidance has replaced the road and rail codes of practice that were in place.
Maritime security
Information on the protection of ports, shipping and sea passengers.
Social research
Public attitudes to transport security including research findings.
Transport Security – Aviation
About the Transport Security team’s work with the security of airports, aircraft, air passengers and air cargo.
About the Transport Security and Contingencies team
Details on the kind of work the team is involved in, together with answers to commonly asked questions and contact details for key personnel.
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