# The Rail Passengers Rights and Obligations (Designation and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations give effect to Articles 30 and 32 of Regulation 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23rd October 2007 concerning the rights of rail passengers. This is directly applicable in member states. These Regulations also provide for the operational implementation of Regulation 1371/2007 in relation to the complaints handling and enforcement of these aspects of the rights of passengers in rail transport.
Regulation 4 implements Article 30(1) of Regulation 1371/2007 by designating the Department for Infrastructure as being responsible for the enforcement of Regulation 1371/2007 and gives that Department the right to ask for information to assist it in carrying out their functions.
Regulation 5 implements Article 30(2) of Regulation 1371/2007 by designating the Consumer Council as the body to which complaints may be made by passengers about alleged infringements of Regulation 1371/2007.
Regulation 6 implements the enforcement measures which would apply where the EC regulation No. 1371/2007 has been contravened.
Regulation 7 implements Article 32 of Regulation 1371/2007 by setting penalties applicable to those found guilty of infringements of Regulation 1371/2007 or failing to comply with a notice issued under regulation 6.
Regulation 8 requires the railway undertaking to develop and maintain a system of reimbursement and compensation in line with Regulation 1371/2007.
Regulation 9 enables persons who have suffered an infringement of their rights under Regulation 1371/2007 to seek compensation separately from any criminal penalty that may be imposed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2017/84/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rail-passengers-rights-and-obligations-designation-and-enforcement-regulations-northern-ireland-2017/note
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