European Union countries are considering new measures to boost airport security, including the use of a body scanner that has raised privacy concerns.

EU experts are to meet Thursday in Brussels to discuss the issue.

The British government has called for the quick deployment of full body scanners that can detect security threats by showing what is concealed under people’s clothing.

But a British privacy group has expressed concern for children who pass through the scanners, saying images of their bodies would be indecent and unlawful.

Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini voiced support for the scanners, saying they are worth the "sacrifice" of privacy.  

He is quoted by Italian media as saying that "the right not to be blown up is the precondition for all freedoms."


Some information for this report was provided by AFP and AP.


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