Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Primary legislation that establishes a framework for emergency preparedness and response in the UK
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation governing company operations and director responsibilities including risk management
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, crucial for data handling during business continuity events
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation ensuring continued alignment with EU data protection standards
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation ensuring workplace safety during normal operations and emergency situations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services firms including business continuity requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation protecting employee rights during business disruptions and emergency situations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours and conditions, particularly relevant during crisis management
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory practices in business continuity planning and implementation
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Legislation covering cybersecurity and digital infrastructure resilience
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and data security
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislative framework for environmental protection during normal operations and emergencies
Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015: Regulations preventing and mitigating major industrial accidents
ISO 22301: International standard for Business Continuity Management Systems
BS 25999: British Standard for Business Continuity Management
Insurance Act 2015: Legislation governing insurance contracts and disclosure requirements for business continuity coverage
