# The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) Regulations 2005, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2042/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-contingencies-act-2004-contingency-planning-regulations-2005/regulation-23
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