Review Civil Contingencies Act intervention powers
That the [Civil Contingencies] Act [2004] be reviewed and consideration be given to granting a designated Secretary of State the power to carry out the functions of a Category 1 responder in its place for a limited period of time. (113.67)
- The government's annual report stated the Cabinet Office completed an initial assessment of intervention powers and is developing proposals (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepts this recommendation. The Cabinet Office will review statutory interventions powers, in consultation with other government departments.
The government accepts this recommendation. The Cabinet Office will review statutory interventions powers, in consultation with other government departments.
Progress Timeline
The Cabinet Office completed an initial assessment of intervention powers in the Civil Contingencies Act and related legislation, and is currently developing policy proposals for ministerial review.