What are the disqualifying criteria?
The list of disqualifying criteria has been drawn up in consultation with the aviation industry and Police. It is not desirable or practical to refuse a restricted zone pass to anyone with a criminal record and this would be illegal under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disqualifying criteria relate only to unspent convictions. The disqualifying criteria list details those offences, which, if unspent, would prevent the issue of a restricted zone pass. The criteria cover the following: • Offences against the person • Theft • Sex offences • Harmful or dangerous drugs • Criminal damage • Terrorism • Aviation • Maritime • Channel Tunnel • Railways • Firearms • Immigration • Evasion of liability • Bomb threats and bomb hoaxes • Offensive weapons • Protection of children and vulnerable adults A full listing of the offences can be found on the Disqualifying Offences pages.
