Part 3

British Transport Police

Inspection

Remedial direction
65
1
Where this section applies as a result of a report the Secretary of State may by direction require the Authority to take specified measures for the purpose of remedying a deficiency identified in the report.
2
Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall—
a
notify the Authority and the Chief Constable of his intention to give a direction and the reasons for it,
b
give the Chief Constable an opportunity to make representations,
c
give the Authority an opportunity to make representations, and
d
give the Authority an opportunity to propose action that would make it unnecessary for the Secretary of State to give a direction.
3
Where the Secretary of State gives a direction under this section he shall lay before Parliament—
a
a copy of the direction, and
b
a report about it.
S. 65 in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(vv)