Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2018
Written Report
Introduction
The Channel Island Civil Aviation Security Programme (CICASP) was finalised in September 2012 when the Chief Minister in Jersey and the Commerce and Employment Board in Guernsey approved the Aviation Security (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Direction 2012. The Direction sets out the equivalent security measures to the EU and UK which ensures that flights from the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey continue to be treated as “recognised flights” and not subjected to further security measures.
Since then both Islands have approved amendments to the Direction on a regular basis to take account of the changes made to the EU and UK regulations, thus maintaining equivalency.
Briefing Paper
The Aviation Security (Jersey) Direction, 2012, as amended, consists of five Annexes which are of a technical nature and detail the measures with which airports, airlines and freight companies must comply with to enable them to operate without further measures being applied to flights, passengers and cargo. Currently the fifth Annex has no content as it is for specific Channel Island measures, of which there are currently none in force.
Due to the very nature of aviation security there have been a number of changes since the last Amendment Direction in 2017, both in the UK and Europe, and it has become necessary to issue a further amendment in the form of The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2018 to take account of the changes and maintain equivalent standards in the Bailiwick.
A parallel Direction is to be approved by the Committee for Economic Development in Guernsey, thus maintaining consistency, as agreed by the two Bailiwicks.
The 2018 Direction formalises the procedures that are currently applied and will have no impact on passengers.
Two of the Annexes (C and D) are classified due to the nature of their content. Copies of Annexes C and D should not be printed to comply with the confidential nature of the documents which are also subject to EU Confidentiality requirements.
Details of consultation with Jersey Law Officers and other Relevant Stakeholders
The DCA’s Office maintains ongoing dialogue with the Jersey Law Officers and is advised by Advocate Victoria C. Bell and Advocate Gregory White, who have reviewed the Aviation Security Direction. The airport, as the main stakeholder, is advised of any changes to regulations by the office of the DCA. The UK DfT and CAA and meets regularly with the Aviation Security Regulator.
Summary
The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction, 2018 updates the previous Direction, to take account of changes in the regulations to maintain equivalency with the UK and EU regulations.
Recommendations
The Minister is asked to approve The Aviation Security (Jersey) (Amendment) Direction 2018.
Appendices
Annex A: Channel Islands Common Basic Standards
Annex B: Channel Islands Detailed Measures Supplemental to Annex A
Annex C: Channel Islands Restricted Detailed Measures Supplemental to Annex A (Not for Publication)
Annex D: Channel Islands Restricted More Stringent Measures (Not for Publication).