Part 3British Transport Police

Planning

50Policing objectives: Authority

(1)

Before the beginning of each financial year the Authority shall set objectives for policing the railways during that year.

(2)

The objectives—

(a)

may relate to a matter addressed by objectives set by the Secretary of State under section 51, and

(b)

must be consistent with those objectives.

(3)

In setting the objectives for a year the Authority shall—

(a)

consult the Chief Constable,F1and

(b)

have regard to opinions expressed in accordance with section 62,F2...

F2(c)

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