Textual Amendments
F1 Words in Pt. III heading inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) , s. 53(1) , Sch. 14 para. 8(2) ; S.I. 2007/709 , art. 3(p) (with art. 6 )
Textual Amendments
F2 S. 25 cross-heading inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 14 para. 8(3); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(p) (with art. 6)
(1)The Secretary of State may by order designate for the purposes of this Part of this Act any aerodrome used for the purposes of civil aviation if he considers that the policing of that aerodrome should, in the interests of the preservation of the peace and the prevention of crime, be undertaken by constables under the direction and control of the chief officer of police for the police area in which the aerodrome is wholly or mainly situated.
(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) above in relation to any aerodrome the Secretary of State shall consult the manager of the aerodrome and the police authority and chief officer of police for the police area in question.
(3)The power to make an order under subsection (1) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument and—
(a)any order containing a statement that it is made with the consent of the manager and the authority mentioned in subsection (2) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;
(b)any order not containing such a statement shall be laid before Parliament in draft and shall not be made unless the draft is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.