Date: 27/06/2017

MSPs have passed legislation aimed at merging railway policing north of the border into Police Scotland. The Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill is the first step towards the national force taking on the role of British Transport Police (BTP). There had been a lengthy debate over the plan, with police bosses warning it could be 'massively complicated' and 'a real challenge'. The bill passed by 68 votes to 53, with the Greens backing the SNP.

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

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