UK Statutory Instrument
2009
United Kingdom
The Port Security Regulations 2009
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What this Act requires
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Schedules
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Appointment of security manager
Duties of security manager
Port related area security plan
Information
Accounts
Duties of Port Security Authority members
General
Detailed requirements
General
Tasks and work plans
Frequency and participants
Nature of training exercises
A recognised security organisation must be able to demonstrate—
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
(1) Regulations under regulation 2 are to be made by...
Application of the Regulations
Port security assessment
Port related areas
Port Security Authorities
Duty to apply for or nominate membership of a Port Security Authority
Port Security Authority: Objection to decisions
Port Security Authority: Fees
Power to require information from a Port Security Authority
Power of the Port Security Authority to require information
Co-operation with UK control authorities
Port security officer
Functions of the port security officer
Port security assessment
Port security plan
Approval of the port security plan
Implementation of the port security plan
Review of the port security assessment and port security plan
Security training
Security levels
Security clearance and protective marking of documents
Monitoring of port security plans
Recognised security organisations
Entering a controlled building
Searching people or property entering or in a restricted area or controlled building
Enforcement notices
Objections to enforcement notices
Offences relating to enforcement notices
Offences relating to transport security inspectors
Offences in relation to prohibited articles
Offence of making a false statement in relation to baggage, cargo or stores
False statements in connection with identity documents
Interference with security measures
Unauthorised presence in a controlled building
Confidentiality of information
Defence of due diligence
Offences by bodies corporate
Designation of Secretary of State as focal point for port security
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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