Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision
providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 19 December 2017:

MINISTERIAL DECISION REFERENCE: MD-ER-2017-0048
DECISION SUMMARY TITLE: The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017
DECISION SUMMARY AUTHOR:	Head of International Compliance	IS THE DECISION SUMMARY PUBLIC OR EXEMPT?		Public
REPORT TITLE: The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017
REPORT AUTHOR OR NAME OF PERSON GIVING REPORT:	Law Draftsman	IS THE REPORT PUBLIC OR EXEMPT?		Public
DECISION AND REASON FOR THE DECISION: The Minister for External Relations, in pursuance of Regulations 3(2) and 19 of the States of Jersey (Minister for External Relations) (Jersey) Regulations 2013 in exercise of the powers conferred on his office by sections 12(1), 13(1), 13A(1), 14(1A), 17(1), 24A and 38(6) of the Aviation Security Act 1982, as extended to Jersey by the Aviation Security (Jersey) Order 1993, and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, made the Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017. The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017 updates the measures to be taken to ensure aviation security standards are equivalent to the latest applied to the UK and in Europe. The effective regulation of aviation security is important to assure the safety of air passengers and staff, to satisfy the security requirements of air operators and to maintain recognition of equivalent security standards in Jersey by authorities in the UK and Europe.
RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS: There are no resource implications arising from this legislation.
ACTION REQUIRED: The Director of Civil Aviation shall – Notify relevant persons of the Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2017, as appropriate.
SIGNATURE: SENATOR SIR PHILIP BAILHACHE			POSITION: MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS

DATE SIGNED			EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE DECISION