Originally Posted by
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OP's comments might be a tad overdramatic, as it's often the case here on Flyertalk, but it's undeniable that if the DfT reduced its stance on re-screening of bags coming from secure locations (even domestic bags are re-screened!!!) and allowed direct airside transfers for some destinations, as is the norm the world over, the experience in T5 would be a LOT better.
Passengers arriving on a domestic flight into T5 and connecting to an international flight from T5 do not have to go through security again.