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Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (2004, Chapter 36).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision about civil contingencies.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, General
Keyword
Hazards Early warning system Public health Pollution control Food security Water supply Potable water
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision for contingency planning. and civil protection measures. It sets out emergency powers of the executive and provides for coordination between the various parts of the United Kingdom and the appointment of Regional and Emergency Coordinators. An "emergency" means— (a) an event or situation which threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the United Kingdom, (b) an event or situation which threatens serious damage to the environment of a place in the United Kingdom, or (c) war, or terrorism, which threatens serious damage to the security of the United Kingdom. an event or situation threatens damage to the environment only if it involves, causes or may cause— (a) contamination of land, water or air with biological, chemical or radio-active matter, or (b) disruption or destruction of plant life or animal life. The Act lists "responders" for purposes of contingency planning and defines duties of such public bodies.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk