Mandatory requirements and recommended good practice

This section sets out:

• the mandatory requirements, as described in the Act and the Regulations (see below), for Category 1 and Category 2 responders
• a range of issues and recommended good practices that responders, and occasionally others, should consider a s they work to fulfil their duties and wider resilience objectives
• some suggested indicators of good practice, supporting assessment of performance and effective, ongoing realisation of regulatory obligations

This guidance is aimed first and foremost at those bodies that have duties under civil contingencies legislation. Whilst the guidance aims to cover the full range of duties and associated good practices, it should not be considered exhaustive or as a substitute for each organisation having a thorough understanding of legislation in relationship to its role and obligations, both on an individual and collective basis.