Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

PlanningE+W+S

50Policing objectives: AuthorityE+W+S

(1)Before the beginning of each financial year the Authority shall set objectives for policing the railways during that year.

(2)The objectives—

(a)may relate to a matter addressed by objectives set by the Secretary of State under section 51, and

(b)must be consistent with those objectives.

(3)In setting the objectives for a year the Authority shall—

(a)consult the Chief Constable,

(b)have regard to opinions expressed in accordance with section 62,[F1and

(c)have regard to any strategic priorities determined for that year by the Secretary of State under section 37A of the Police Act 1996 (strategic priorities for police authorities).]

51Policing objectives: Secretary of StateE+W+S

(1)The Secretary of State may by direction to the Authority set objectives for policing the railways during a financial year.

(2)The Secretary of State shall publish a direction under this section.

(3)Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the Authority, and

(b)the Chief Constable.

(4)Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consider any representations made to him by the Scottish Ministers on the matter of objectives for policing the railways in Scotland.

52Railways policing planE+W+S

(1)Before the beginning of each financial year the Authority shall issue a plan setting out the proposed arrangements for policing the railways during that year.

(2)The plan for a year must include a statement of—

(a)the Authority’s priorities for the year,

(b)the financial resources which the Authority expects to be available, and

(c)the proposed allocation of resources.

(3)The plan for a year must specify—

(a)any objective set by the Authority for that year under section 50,

(b)any objective by the Secretary of State for the year under section 51, and

(c)any performance target set by the Authority in relation to the achievement of an objective for that year (whether set under section 53 or otherwise).

(4)A plan for a year must be consistent with the relevant three-year strategy plan issued by the Authority under section 55.

(5)The Chief Constable shall submit to the Authority a draft plan for each financial year.

(6)Before issuing a plan which differs from the Chief Constable’s draft the Authority shall consult him.

(7)In preparing a plan the Chief Constable and the Authority shall have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about local policing plans under section 8(4A) of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16).

(8)The Authority shall—

(a)publish each plan under this section, and

(b)send a copy of each plan under this section to the Secretary of State.

53Performance targetsE+W+S

(1)The Secretary of State may by direction to the Authority require it to set a target in relation to the achievement of an objective set under section 51.

(2)A direction may specify a condition which a target must satisfy.

(3)The Secretary of State shall publish a direction under this section.

(4)Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consider any representations made to him by the Scottish Ministers on the matter of targets for policing the railways in Scotland.

54Performance directionsE+W+S

[F2(1)The Secretary of State may give a direction to the Authority—

(a)specifying factors (“performance indicators”) by reference to which the Authority's performance in exercising functions can be measured;

(b)specifying standards (“performance standards”) to be met by the Authority in relation to performance indicators specified under paragraph (a).

(1A)In specifying performance indicators and performance standards, and in deciding whether to do so, the Secretary of State shall aim to promote improvement of the way in which the functions of the Authority are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

(1B)A direction under subsection (1) may specify different performance indicators or performance standards—

(a)for different functions;

(b)to apply at different times.

(1C)The Secretary of State may give a direction to the Authority requiring the Authority to—

(a)specify performance indicators in relation to functions;

(b)set targets for the performance of functions (“performance targets”) by reference to performance indicators specified under paragraph (a) or subsection (1)(a);

(c)set a plan of action to be taken for the purposes of meeting a performance target.]

(2)The Secretary of State shall publish a direction under this section.

(3)Before giving a direction the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the Authority, and

(b)any other person that he thinks appropriate.

55Three-year strategy planE+W+S

(1)The Authority shall before the beginning of each consecutive period of three financial years issue a plan which sets out the authority’s medium-term and long-term strategies for policing the railways during that period.

(2)For the purposes of this section—

(a)subsections (2) to (12), (14) and (15) of section 6A of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (three-year strategy plans) shall have effect (with any necessary modification), and

(b)guidance and regulations made under that section shall, in the absence of special provision, be taken to apply (with any necessary modification).

(3)In the application of section 6A(5) and (10) of that Act to this section the reference to the National Policing Plan shall be taken to include a reference to any objective or performance target set under section 51 or 53 of this Act.