Part 3

British Transport Police

Information, &c.

Public consultation
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1
The Authority shall make, and review from time to time, arrangements to obtain the opinions about the policing of the railways of—
a
passengers on the railways,
b
groups of persons representing passengers on the railways,
c
persons providing railway services,
d
organisations representing persons providing railway services,
e
employees of persons providing railway services,
f
organisations representing employees of persons providing railway services,
g
the Scottish Ministers,
h
the National Assembly for Wales,
i
organisations representing local authorities in England,
j
the Strategic Rail Authority,
k
the Office of Rail Regulation,
l
the Rail Accident Investigation Branch,
m
the Health and Safety Commission,
n
the Health and Safety Executive, and
o
other persons with an interest in the railways whom the Authority thinks it appropriate to consult.
2
The Authority shall make, and review from time to time, arrangements to invite the co-operation of the persons listed in subsection (1) in preventing crime on the railways.
3
Before making or reviewing arrangements under this section the Authority shall—
a
consult the Chief Constable, and
b
have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
4
The Secretary of State may—
a
issue guidance about arrangements under this section;
b
require the Authority to report to him on arrangements under this section;
c
require the Authority to review arrangements under this section.