Section 34 Compulsory police services agreement

I1(1)

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.

I2(2)

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.

(3)

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.

(4)

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

I3(5)

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.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 34(1) in force at 19.6.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 2(a)
I2: S. 34(2)(3)(4) in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(q)
I3: S. 34(5) in force at 31.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2759, art. 2(1)(b)