# Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, Section 34: Compulsory police services agreement


(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.
(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).
(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/railways-and-transport-safety-act-2003/section-34
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