Is trespass on the railway a criminal offence?

Trespassing on the railway track is a criminal offence with a maximum fine of £1,000. Trespass on the railway can have tragic consequences. Every year, people are hurt and some even die when they take shortcuts and trespass on the railway track.

Is there a law against fare evasion on Greater Anglia?

Fare evasion on Greater Anglia is contrary to: Either the Regulation of Railways Act 1889, or the Railway Byelaws 2005. Serious fraudulent practice, persisted fare evasion, the use or production of forged or counterfeit tickets or revenue fraud may be prosecuted in accordance with the Fraud Act 2006.

What happens if you are convicted under the Railway Act 1889?

A. If you are convicted under the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 it is a criminal conviction. However if the case against you is proved under the Railway Byelaws 2005, this is a recorded conviction with the magistrates courts. Q. I admit that my fare would have been avoided, is there anything I can do to stop this going to court?

What are the sentencing requirements for fare evasion?

Suitable requirements might include: Any appropriate rehabilitative requirement(s) 150 – 300 hours of unpaid work Curfew requirement for example up to 16 hours per day for 4 – 12 months Exclusion requirement lasting in the region of 12 months

Which is an offence under the regulation of Railways Act?

This offence is very similar to that under s.5 (3) (b) of the Regulation of Railways Act, which carries a heavier penalty. This offence may be considered suitable if the train (for whatever reason) does not travel beyond the point up to which the fare is paid but the passenger fails to get off.

How is fare evasion contrary to the Railways Act?

Fare evasion is contrary to the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 (2.1) Penalty fares are legally regulated by section 130 of the Railways Act 1993, which in subsection (2) (l) states that the penalty fare is a civil debt.

Can a railway penalty fare be a criminal conviction?

The crux here is therefore whether a railway penalty fare is a criminal conviction. Fare evasion is contrary to the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 (2.1) Penalty fares are legally regulated by section 130 of the Railways Act 1993, which in subsection (2) (l) states that the penalty fare is a civil debt.

How is fare evasion prosecuted in the UK?

In the particular case of the UK, fare evasion is a matter of national law (Regulation of Railways Act 1889) and is prosecuted by the Crown. So yes, you’ll have to mention it. On its own it’s not going to have an impact on the visa decision, but it might when it fits in a pattern of habitual violations of the law.

What’s the difference between civil and criminal fare evasion?

Fare evasion is slightly trickier. It may be a civil matter when it’s part of the terms of a private transport company. It might be criminal, when it’s a matter of national law. In the particular case of the UK, fare evasion is a matter of national law (Regulation of Railways Act 1889) and is prosecuted by the Crown.