Offences in relation to certain dangerous articles

Legislation

Statute

Aviation Security Act 1982

Section

Section 4

Life Sentence Eligible

No

Classification

violent Part1 Schedule15
Classified as a violent offence
Part 1 of Schedule 15: Specified violent offences
Listed in Schedule 15 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Release Information

How this offence affects release dates under the Sentencing Act 2026

Standard Release Provisions Apply

This offence does not trigger section 244ZA(7), so standard release rules apply:

  • Release point now: 40% (two-fifths), or one-half (½) where the sentence is 4 years or more — Schedule 15 Part 1 offences of that length were excluded from the 40% release point
  • From 1 October 2026: One-third (⅓) release point
  • Note: The applicable regime depends on sentence date, and people already in custody move across in stages by sentence length

Additional Notes

Dangerous aviation articles

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Related Offences

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Offences Against the Person Act 1861 s.29

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Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929 s.1

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Road Traffic Act 1988 s.3ZC

Causing Death by Dangerous Cycling

Road Traffic Act 1988 s.27A

Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Cycling

Road Traffic Act 1988 s.28B

Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes

International Criminal Court Act 2001 s.51

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