If this is true..... (passport control/burkha thread)

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 00:29

Im just listening to the review of newspaper headline for tommorow (or today's A.M) The daily mail has reported that one of the suspect that shot the Police woman Sharon Beshenivsky fled the uk by dressing as a woman in veil.

Maybe this is your usual dosage of media sensationalism but how do airport staff check women in full veil against their passport image? Again if this is true, then it is a bad thing and shows the flaws at our airport security.

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 00:33

Angus-Higgins said:
Well, for a passport photo, nothing can obstruct the face, so I presume those who wear veils would have to reveal their face in order to pass through security.

Angus Higgins

But if that's the case the suspect should have been spotted?

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 00:38

kefkef said:
Not quite true. There was a news story a while back about two blues brothers impersonaters who had their names changed to Jake and Elwood Blues, and were allowed by the passport office/government to have their passport photos taken with them in the black suit/white tie, dark sunglasses and hats.

Iirc, it was done BEFORE the rules changed.

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 00:45

Some (two) are still on the run i belive.

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:18

reflex said:
Elrazur u have some issues to do with race i swear. How many friends do you post about race etc blah blah blah

It all ends up the same

How is this even remotely linked to race? Flawed security is not a race, man wearing burkah is not a race... :confused:

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:28

e36Adz said:
Pretty certain thats the case.

On what grounds? Have you had the experience or know someone who has?

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:44

Scuzi said:
Every time I wear my veil through security, I'm brought to a private room and checked out by a woman. I must do it more often.

Come on man, you knowledge of the aviation industry could help you know...

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:47

Scuzi said:
As far as security at airports goes I have nothing to call on apart from my experiences when travelling. I don't even work in an airport
However, I have seen veiled women go through passport control and I don't recall them being brought to the side.

Oh my bad, i thought you worked as an air traffic controller....Maybe another member.

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:51

Scuzi said:
I do!

Right, What is your final answer...Do you work in the airport or not?

ElRazur · 20 Dec 2006 at 12:05

noob said:
lol what a joke. There is no way on earth they are going to extradite him from Somalia.

True - No proper government for the past 15 years.