Explanatory Notes

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 36

18 November 2004

Overview

11.The Act is separated into two substantive parts. Part 1 (local arrangements for civil protection) is made up of sections 1 to 18. Schedule 1 to the Act lists those persons and bodies which are to be subject to duties imposed under, or by virtue of, Part 1 of the Act. Part 2 of the Act (emergency powers) is made up of sections 19 to 31. Part 3 (sections 32 to 36) covers general provisions including commencement. Schedules 2 and 3 deal with minor and consequential amendments and repeals and revocations which are consequential on the Act.