P2-45
Response
Accepted
AI-assessed
Add humanitarian considerations as ninth response principle
Recommendation
That regard for humanitarian considerations be expressly recognised by making it the ninth principle of effective response and recovery. (113.69)
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Gov.uk progress report (1 Feb 2026), the Cabinet Office developed a National Resilience Standard on Human Aspects, which supports responders and Local Resilience Forums in addressing the psychosocial needs of individuals affected by emergencies.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 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
This recommendation asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify objectively. The assessment is based on policy commitments, not measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
UK Government
Initial Response
16 Jan 2025
The government accepts this recommendation. We will fully factor it into the outcomes of the resilience review.
Accepted
UK Government
Follow-up
26 Feb 2025
The government accepts this recommendation. We will fully factor it into the outcomes of the resilience review.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026
The Cabinet Office developed a National Resilience Standard on Human Aspects supporting responders and Local Resilience Forums in addressing psychosocial needs of emergency-affected individuals.
Responsible Bodies
UK Government
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
1.5 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026