UK Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Call for Views

This call for evidence closes at 9am on 5 October 2026.

The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 provides a legislative framework for emergency preparedness in the UK. It establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation and response at the local level (Part 1), as well as providing emergency powers which can be used by UK government as a last resort to make emergency regulations to help deal with the most serious of emergencies (Part 2).

The UK government has a legal obligation to review the Regulations every five years, which is established by Regulation 59 of the Regulations.

Alongside considering the existing provisions within the CCA 2004 and its accompanying Regulations, the UK government is particularly interested in exploring possible new extensions to the CCA 2004 which will help it continue to evolve to deliver its objectives in an ever changing landscape. The UK government Resilience Action Plan as well as other government strategic documents, have identified a range of strategic priorities for enhancing the UK’s resilience. Where appropriate this review is considering how changes to the CCA 2004 and its accompanying Regulations can support the delivery of key government commitments.

This Call for Views will inform the review of the CCA 2004 and the Regulations and provide a vehicle for gathering qualitative and quantitative evidence from a wide range of stakeholders who make up the UK’s resilience system.

The government invites anyone in the United Kingdom who participates in the UK’s resilience system (e.g., Category 1 or Category 2 responders and any voluntary, community or faith-based organisation) or those with expertise in the UK’s resilience system or specific elements within the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

The consultation is led by the Cabinet Office in the UK government, with input from the devolved governments. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 applies across the entirety of the UK, so we welcome responses from organisations across the UK. Where questions apply to specific parts of the UK, this is indicated.

To respond to this Call for Views please use the online survey system: Consultation Survey Link.

Where you are unable to use the online system, please contact ted@cabinetoffice.gov.uk to request a Word version of this template.

Enquiries for this consultation can be sent to: ted@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Source: UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/civil-contingencies-act-2004-call-for-views 

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