Part 3British Transport Police

Police Services Agreements

34Compulsory police services agreement

I11

The Secretary of State may by order—

a

require a person who provides railway services to enter into a police services agreement;

b

require each member of a class of persons providing railway services to enter into a police services agreement.

I22

A person commits an offence if—

a

he is subject to a requirement under subsection (1), and

b

he provides railway services without having entered into a police services agreement in respect of the railway or railway property in connection with which he provides the services.

I23

A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (2) shall be liable—

a

on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or

b

on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

I24

The Authority shall take reasonable steps to facilitate compliance by a person with a requirement imposed under subsection (1).

I35

Before imposing a requirement on a person or class under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the person or each member of the class.