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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. For years, local authorities have been starved of funds and resources. that are pertinent to the field.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since 2008, pandemics have been top of the list of 96 threats and hazards in the UK National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies in all editions. No country other than the UK has spontaneously abandoned its basic law on emergency management (in this case the Civil Contingencies Act of 2004).

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

What does all this mean for Britain? In the UK this is the Civil Contingencies Act of November 2004. They lack consistent funding and have little executive authority. In the response to civilian emergencies, all countries experience a certain tension between centralisation and devolution.

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SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation

Security Industry Association

We know what it takes to operate successfully and confidently in these arenas daily to protect and preserve each party’s interests to deliver better service for all. What will never change is IXP’s vision to make all communities in which they operate safer. A true partner with staying power, not just a drive-by consultant.