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4(1)Section 17 (general functions and jurisdiction of constables) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)After subsection (4) insert—
“(4A)A member of the British Transport Police Force who is for the time being required by virtue of section 11 or 12 of this Act to serve with a police force shall—
(a)have all the powers and privileges of a constable of that police force, and
(b)be subject to the direction of the chief constable of that force.”
(3)In subsection (7)(a), after “first-mentioned force” insert “ or, if he is serving with the British Transport Police Force, the Chief Constable of that Force ”.