Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports (Amendment) Bill

The Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports (Amendment) Bill seeks to update the 1978 Act to align with international conventions on aviation security, specifically incorporating the Beijing Convention and Protocol. The bill introduces new definitions, expands the definition of hijacking to include unlawful control of aircraft in service, and creates specific offences related to the use of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. It establishes penalties for threats related to these offences, addresses corporate and unincorporated associations' liability, and clarifies extradition proceedings concerning related crimes. The bill aims to enhance the protection of aviation and international airports from unlawful acts.