A detailed review of the UK Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) is to take place. This will be carried out by the ‘CCA Enhancement Programme’ (CCAEP), the objectives of which will be to:

* Assess whether there are aspects of the CCA where original intentions are not being met and develop solutions where these are needed.
* Consider whether the CCA regime needs to be modified to reflect relevant experience and changes in relevant structures which have emerged since 2004.
* Consider how to reflect good practice in the CCA regime to help raise the standards of UK resilience activity.
* Evaluate whether the scope of the CCA should be broadened beyond emergency preparedness to cover other aspects of integrated emergency management.
* Ensure that the CCA framework is effectively aligned and integrated with relevant legislation and policy initiatives.

These objectives are to be met via a range of projects, organised into a four phase programme, with delivery ongoing over the next three years.

More details of the review.

•Date:17th Dec 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Public sector
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