The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Security Vetting Appeals Panel

SVAP

We provide a final means of challenging a decision to refuse or withdraw national security vetting. SVAP is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office .

We provide a final means of challenging a decision to refuse or withdraw national security vetting. SVAP is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office .

Senior Staff

Sir Adrian Fulford
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Chair
Sir Antony Edwards - Stuart
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Deputy Chair
Sally Berlin
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Lay Member
James Barron
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Lay Member
Claire Stokes
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Lay Member
Nicholas Griffin KC
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Lay Member

Latest Publications

SVAP Procedural Guidance
Guidance
SVAP The Role and Jurisdiction of the Panel
Guidance
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