Wednesday, October 14, 2009

News: 'Naked' Scanners Now on Trial at UK Airport

From BBC news: Rapiscan Body Scanners are under trial at Manchester Airport. The scanners reveal clear images of any concealed weapons or explosives. However they also reveal clear images of the naked body - and any surgery, piercings or disabilities the person being scanned might have.

Manchester Airport have defended the trial, pointing out that the images are viewed in a different room from where the scanning takes place, breaking the link between the 'naked picture' and the person in question. They also point out that that pictures will not be stored.

Sarah Barrett, head of customer experience at the airport, said most passengers did not like the traditional "pat down" search.

At Manchester Airport's Terminal 2, where the machine has been introduced, passengers will no longer have to remove their coats, shoes and belts as they go through security checks.

Ms Barrett said: "This scanner completely takes away the hassle of needing to undress."

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