The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

In Scotland, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (“the Regulations”) as amended in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Amendment of List of Responders) (Scotland) Order 2021 sets out further detail on the application of the Act in Scotland, with particular regard to the duties and roles of responders.

Whilst responsibility for most resilience and civil contingencies matters is devolved, some key issues, such as national security, counter-terrorism and energy policy, are reserved to the UK. In 2006, the UK and Scottish governments agreed a concordat to ensure effective cooperation on civil contingencies issues and consistent application of the Act across the UK. Whilst this is not a legally binding document, there is a strong expectation that both governments will continue to observe its terms.