http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/52/2008-11-14Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003An Act to make provision about railways, including tramways; to make provision about transport safety; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-08Expert Participation2008-11-14 Part 3 British Transport Police<Emphasis>Planning</Emphasis>Railways policing plan521Before the beginning of each financial year the Authority shall issue a plan setting out the proposed arrangements for policing the railways during that year.2The plan for a year must include a statement of—athe Authority’s priorities for the year,bthe financial resources which the Authority expects to be available, andcthe proposed allocation of resources.3The plan for a year must specify—aany objective set by the Authority for that year under section 50,bany objective by the Secretary of State for the year under section 51, andcany performance target set by the Authority in relation to the achievement of an objective for that year (whether set under section 53 or otherwise).4A plan for a year must be consistent with the relevant three-year strategy plan issued by the Authority under section 55.5The Chief Constable shall submit to the Authority a draft plan for each financial year.6Before issuing a plan which differs from the Chief Constable’s draft the Authority shall consult him.7In preparing a plan the Chief Constable and the Authority shall have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about railways policing plans.7ABefore issuing or revising any guidance under subsection (7) the Secretary of State shall consult—athe Authority,bthe Chief Constable, andcsuch other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.8The Authority shall—apublish each plan under this section, andbsend a copy of each plan under this section to the Secretary of State.S. 52 in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(ii)S. 52(7)(7A) substituted for s. 52(7) (14.11.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 14 para. 50; S.I. 2008/2785, art. 3(b)
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