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"Body scanner" divides EU Commission and European Parliament

Strasbourg, France - Yesterday plenary session in Strasbourg

The proposal of using "Body scanner" in European airports (see AVIONEWS) is still causing criticism. The accusation? The would-be implementation of such measure is "Obligatory pornography as it shows naked people". But as EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, explained: "In the pipeline there is an hearing with governments, euro-deputies and people in charge of airports in order to guarantee privacy...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1095585
Rome, Italy, 10/22/2008 16:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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