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Sikh concerns delay hand search plans at UK airports

The Department for Transport has delayed plans to bring in hand searches at UK airport security because of concerns from a Sikh group.  Sikhs are concerned it could mean hand checks of turbans or demands for the religious headwear to be removed.  The changes have already been implemented across the EU.


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Sikh Federation (UK) launch urgent campaign for respect for Dastaar at European Airports

Sikh Federation (UK) launch urgent campaign for respect for Dastaar at European Airports - immediately send the letter attached to your MP. Arrange to take part in a mass


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Sikhs move closer to agreement on airport security procedures that will fully respect the Sikh Turban

Thursday 1 July - In an unprecedented move the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Philip Hammond, moved quickly on Tuesday 29 June to issue directions to all UK airports to apply the pre-29 April procedure for Sikh turbans that prevents security staff from touching the turban.  They have been directed to only use hand held metal detectors for Sikh passengers and Sikhs working at the airports until a solution can be found working with the Sikh community.

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