Part 1: Public Order Section 12: Further provisions about authorisations and directions under section 11
Subsection (1) requires an inspector giving an authorisation under section 11 to inform an officer of superintendent rank or above as soon as practicable.
	Subsection (2) stipulates that the authorisation under section 11 must be given in writing and signed, specify the grounds on which it was given and specify the locality covered by the authorisation and for how long the powers are available.
	Subsection (3) provides that a direction given by an officer of the rank of superintendent or above under section 11(5) allowing for the continuation of the powers for a further period of up to 24 hours must also be given in writing. Where, due to operational circumstances, it is necessary to give the direction verbally, it must be recorded in writing as soon as practicable.
	Subsection (4) ensures the powers in sections 11 and 12 may be exercised by senior officers of the British Transport Police ("BTP") Force.
	Subsection (5) provides that where an authorisation is made by a senior BTP officer, the "locality" to be covered by an authorisation is to be defined by reference to the jurisdiction of BTP as specified in section 31(1)(a) to (f) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, this includes railway tracks, stations and other land used for purposes of or in relation to a railway.