Uk e-passport question

[Bazza]

Can someone kindly explain why you have to 18 or over to use the e-gates at Gatwick Airport ?

Sorry if sounds a dumb question but I am intrigued to know why.

Thank-you

[Kati]

Re: Uk e-passport question

Edit ... can't upload the pdf from my phone, but they did it to deter people taking kids abroad for arranged marriages etc... I'll upload the file tomorrow from the pc xx

[Bazza]

Re: Uk e-passport question

Edit ... can't upload the pdf from my phone, but they did it to deter people taking kids abroad for arranged marriages etc... I'll upload the file tomorrow from the pc xx

Thanks so much Kati and I am very interested to know as explanation from Border Control at Gatwick was very unclear / vague when asked.

My OH and 16 year old daughter who both have e-passports were stopped on Thursday returning from Italy due to my daughters age.

Why issue her with an e-passport if she cannot use it ?

I have been searching everywhere for a good reason apart from 18 years +

And sorry if I need to put the question in writing to someone senior, would you know who ?

Your help is always appreciated :tinysmile_twink_t2:

[Kati]

Re: Uk e-passport question

I've got a pdf document from a FOI request that I'll upload in the morning ... it goes into lots of detail about the uk trials and reasons behind the decisions on e-passports. A long read (30 ish pages) but interesting all the same :nod: x

[Kati]

Re: Uk e-passport question

Here you go @Bazza . Page 11 gives their reasons for the age restriction.

K xx

[Bazza]

Re: Uk e-passport question

Here you go @Bazza . Page 11 gives their reasons for the age restriction.

K xx

Kati,

Many thanks again for your time as always.

Bazza

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