CR4
Response
Response Pending
AI-assessed
Training on normalcy bias
Recommendation
HM Coastguard should provide frequent training and retraining for their staff in aspects of search and rescue specific to small boats, one being the need to avoid normalcy bias, in particular, assumptions about exaggeration in calls from small boats.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific publicly available evidence has been identified regarding HM Coastguard providing frequent training and retraining for staff on aspects of search and rescue specific to small boats, including the need to avoid normalcy bias.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Response
Response Pending
Response
Response PendingNo government response recorded.
Responsible Bodies
HM Coastguard
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
0.1 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates