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The home of Security Vetting Appeals Panel on GOV.UK. We provide a final means of challenging a decision to refuse or withdraw national security vetting.
These are the agreed terms of reference for the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
Introduction 1. The Security Vetting Appeals Panel (SVAP) is an…
We provide a final means of challenging a decision to refuse or withdraw national security vetting.
Sir Adrian Fulford appointed as the new Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Framework Document sets out the broad framework for the governance arrangements for the Security Vetting Appeals Panel, and defines the relationship between the Panel and the Cabinet Office as the Panel’s sponsor departm…
This privacy notice applies when you have made an appeal to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel (SVAP) against a decision to refuse or withdraw National Security Vetting (NSV) clearance.
The Prime Minister has approved re-appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This report makes recommendations on the function, delivery model and effectiveness of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
Prime Minister Theresa May has approved the appointment of the new Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The term will run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026.
The Prime Minister has announced new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Dame Heather Hallett appointed as the new Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
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