Date: 27/06/2017

MSPs are set to pass legislation aimed at merging railway policing north of the border into Police Scotland. The Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill would be the first step towards the national force taking on the role of British Transport Police (BTP). There has been a lengthy debate over the plan, with police bosses warning it could be 'massively complicated' and 'a real challenge'. The bill is expected to pass, with the Greens backing the SNP.

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MSPs pass railway policing merger bill

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MSPs have passed legislation aimed at merging railway policing duties into Police Scotland.