Dear Mr Fogharty

LFS/AH/RSN21375

Thank you for your email. Your request is being dealt with under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and we will aim to provide a response within twenty working days.

Please note that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Information Commissioner’s Office has acknowledged that resources may be diverted away from functions such as responding to information requests to ensure that other services can still be delivered. This may mean that a response is provided outside of the stautory timeframe. Your patience is appreciated at this extraordinary time.

If you have any queries about this request do not hesitate to contact me. Please quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Henderson

Senior Information Management Officer | Merseytravel | Mann Island, PO Box 1976, Liverpool, L69 3HN
Office: 0151 330 1679 | Email: [Merseytravel request email]

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Dear Mr Fogharty

LFS/AH/RSN21375

Thank you for your recent request made under the Freedom of Information Act. Please find Merseytravel’s response below.

1) Do Mersey Tunnels Police have the power to enforce Covid 19 Regulations outside the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority's ownership of land at the Tunnels, if the subject is not and has not been on that land. In particular the issuing of fines and/or the powers of Arrest under Covid 19 Regulations?

No

2) Do Mersey Tunnels Police have the power to enforce Covid 19 Regulations outside the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority's ownership of land at the Tunnels, if the subject is not and has not been on that land. In particular the issuing of a lawful order to leave an area?

No

3) If the answer to either of the questions in 1 and/or 2 is yes, please provide references to the Legislation giving Mersey Tunnels Police such additional powers outside their Jurisdiction described in section 105 of The County of Merseyside Act 1980.

N/A

I trust that this information is of interest to you.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review, which should be addressed to:
Mrs Julie Watling
Legal, Democratic Services & Procurement Manager
Merseytravel
PO Box 1976
Liverpool
L69 3HN
[email address]

If you are not content with the result of your internal review, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner, whose address is
The Information Commissioner’s Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk

Andy Henderson

Senior Information Management Officer | Merseytravel | Mann Island, PO Box 1976, Liverpool, L69 3HN
Office: 0151 330 1679 | Email: [Merseytravel request email]

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