Part B. Categories of articles that may be prohibited

The implementing rules F1prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 may prohibit, under defined conditions, the introduction of any or all of the following categories of articles into security restricted areas and on board an aircraft:

1. (a)

   guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles – devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile;

2. (b)

   stunning devices – devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise;

3. (c)

   objects with a sharp point or sharp edge – objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury;

4. (d)

   workmen’s tools – tools capable of being used either to cause serious injury or to threaten the safety of aircraft;

5. (e)

   blunt instruments – objects capable of being used to cause serious injury when used to hit; and

6. (f)

   explosives and incendiary substances and devices – explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft.