Airport security screening: discrimination, sexual assault and rising claims 2025

In this IIL aviation presentation, hosted by Miller Insurance, Jennifer Chan discusses the recent rise in discrimination and assault claims faced by airports in the UK, using real life cases as examples. Her presentation explores the difficulties faced by airports and insurers when defending such claims as well as potential competing employment law complications which could arise.

As airports continue to expand and passenger numbers increase year on year, security processes are under greater strain and scrutiny than ever before. There has been a recent emerging trend of claims raised against airport security, centred around allegations of discrimination, assault and tortious interference with goods.

This presentation delves into the challenges faced by airports in defending such claims and the financial impact such claims could have on insurers, explores potential organisational changes and informed decision-making that may help mitigate such claims.

Learning objectives

Introduction to the Equality Act 2010 and how this impacts on the aviation industry
An understanding of the potential financial and insurance related risks arising from discrimination/assault claims against airports
Discuss potentially competing rights for passenger and airport staff

Speakers

• Jennifer Chan, Associate Partner, Horwich Farrelly

Chair: Jarrod Parker, Partner and Head of Aviation, HF

Agenda

• 12-1pm: Networking lunch
• 1-2pm: Talk and Q&A
• 2-3pm: Networking with refreshments

Please note that this event will not be recorded.