Measures to counter state threats (Parts 1 and 2) Part 1 – Border Security
The powers under Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 allow an examining officer to stop, question and, when necessary, detain and search, individuals and goods travelling through the UK port and border area for the purpose of determining whether the person appears to be someone who is, or has been, engaged in hostile state activity. This includes giving Examining Officers the ability to access confidential material, which is subject to the authorisation of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner.