77. Crew peer support programmes
The Act of 1993 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 65:
"65B.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), the company shall, at such times as it may determine, conduct a review of the effectiveness of airline provisions concerning crew peer support programmes.
(b) The company shall, not later than 12 months after the commencement of section 76 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 2022, conduct a review.
(c) The company shall publish on the company's website a report on the results of a review.
(d) A review shall consider the following:
(i) the use of the programme by pilots;
(ii) the pilots' perception of the programme;
(iii) the protection of confidentiality;
(iv) the promotion, by accountable managers of recognised organisations of aircraft crew members, of the use of the programme and trust in it;
(v) the access and referral to professional advice as necessary, including referral to mental and psychological health professionals;
(vi) confidential arrangements for the temporary cessation of duty;