Part 3British Transport Police
Regulation of Police Force
I140Regulations: approval in draft
1
This section applies to regulations under section 36, 37, 38 or 39.
2
The Authority may not make regulations unless a draft has been approved by—
a
the Chief Constable,
b
the staff associations, and
c
the Secretary of State.
3
The Secretary of State may on the application of the Authority dispense with a requirement for approval under subsection (2)(a) or (b) in respect of specified draft regulations.
4
Before dispensing under subsection (3) with a requirement for a person’s approval the Secretary of State shall consult the person.
5
In subsection (2)(b) “the staff associations” means such associations representing persons employed in the service of the Police Force as may be prescribed by order of the Secretary of State.