'Broad support' for ID checks at the sea ports

Friday, 27 January 2017 00:00

58 per cent of people who voiced their opinion on border controls say more should be done to protect the Isle of Man.

More than 1,000 people responded to a government consultation looking at whether the Island should introduce ID checks at ports.

Visitors don't have to produce any identification when arriving off the boat - however concerns have been raised that this needs to change to stop criminal and terrorist-related activity.

Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey says the consultation was sparked by people not feeling safe:

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