Part 3British Transport Police

Regulation of Police Force

I144Equipment regulations

1

The Secretary of State may make regulations under section 53 of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (standard of equipment) which have effect (whether wholly or partly and whether with modifications or not) in relation to the Police Force (including in relation to Scotland).

2

Before making regulations by virtue of this section the Secretary of State shall consult (in addition to any consultation required by section 53)—

a

the Authority, and

b

the Chief Constable.