38Directions given by Trust

38 Directions given by Trust

38 Directions given by Trust

(1) A reference in this Regulation to a direction given by the Trust includes a reference to a direction given verbally by an employee of the Trust, or an authorised officer, who is authorised by the Trust to give directions under this Regulation.

(2) A person is not guilty of an offence of failing to comply with a direction given verbally by an employee of the Trust, an authorised officer or the Chief Executive unless it is established that the person who gave the direction—

(a) identified themselves as an employee of the Trust, an authorised officer or the Chief Executive, and

(b) warned the person that a failure to comply with the direction is an offence, and

(c) showed identification as a person authorised to give the direction (if asked to do so).