28 January 2026
The British Transport Police Authority has exercised its powers under s36 and s37 of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 and today introduced the British Transport Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025. These regulations follow measures introduced by the Home Office in 2025 and represent a significant step to ensuring fair and robust reviews of vetting clearance for serving BTP officers.
The Authority is grateful for the constructive engagement from its Members, as well as colleagues across BTP, the BTP Federation and Police Superintendents’ Association in the preparation of these regulations.