For the purposes of this Act, a threat to human welfare exists where there is a possibility of—
(a)loss of human life,
(b)serious human illness or injury,
(c)serious damage to property,
(d)serious disruption of a supply of food, water, energy or fuel,
(e)serious disruption of a system of communication,
(f)serious disruption of facilities for transport, or
(g)serious disruption of services relating to health.
Commencement Information
I1S. 87 in force at 12.9.2025, see s. 92(1)