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Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (2004, Chapter 36).

Pays/Territoire
Royaume-Uni
Type du document
Législation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to make provision about civil contingencies.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Alimentation et nutrition, Eau, Général
Mot clé
Risques Système d'alerte précoce Santé publique Lutte contre la pollution Sécurité alimentaire Approvisionnement en eau Eau potable
Aire géographique
Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Mer du Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.opsi.gov.uk