Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Primary legislation setting requirements for emergency preparedness and defining responsibilities for business continuity planning
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing requirements for protecting personal data during disruptions, data breach response planning, and data recovery requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes workplace safety requirements during disruptions and emergency response procedures
FCA Requirements: Financial Conduct Authority regulatory requirements including SYSC (Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls) rules for financial services sector
Bank of England/PRA Requirements: Regulatory requirements specific to banking and insurance sectors for business continuity planning
ISO 22301: International standard for Business Continuity Management Systems - while not law, considered best practice in England and Wales
Companies Act 2006: Legislation covering directors' duties and corporate governance requirements during business continuity situations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legal framework for employee protection during business disruptions and remote working considerations
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Legislation defining management responsibility and liability during emergencies and business continuity situations
