Regulation 23 Voluntary organisations

(1)

In performing its duty under section 2(1)(c) or (d), a general Category 1 responder must have regard to the activities of voluntary organisations which carry on activities –

(a)

in the area in which the functions of that general Category 1 responder are exercisable; and

(b)

which are relevant in an emergency.

(2)

For the purposes of paragraph (1), a voluntary organisation carries on activities which are relevant in an emergency if it carries on activities for the purpose of –

(a)

preventing an emergency;

(b)

reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency; or

(c)

taking other action in connection with an emergency.

(3)

For the purposes of paragraph (2), it is immaterial if the voluntary organisation also carries on activities for other purposes.