Government and Protective Services - LO A

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Uniformed statutory protective services

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Required to maintain law and order, provide emergency assistance, and defend the country. Includes police, fire and rescue services, Army, RAF, Royal Navy, HM Prison Service, UK Visas and Immigration, NHS, Highways England, ambulance service, Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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Non-uniformed statutory services

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Provide essential services to the public, including local authorities, central government, and supporting uniformed non-statutory protective services.

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Legal requirements for protective services delivery

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Understanding the current legislation that determines the purpose of statutory services and its impact on service delivery.

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Difference between public and protective services

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Uniformed protective services include armed services and emergency services. Public services include other uniformed and non-uniformed public services.

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Purpose of statutory protective services

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Emergency services respond to emergencies and prevent incidents. Armed services defend the UK and support international peacekeeping. Prison Service provides custodial care and rehabilitation.

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Legal requirements for other uniformed services

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UK Visa and Immigration manages UK borders. Highways England deals with accidents and maintains traffic flow.

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Legal requirements for non-uniformed statutory services

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Local authorities are responsible for the wellbeing of their area. NHS delivers health and care services. Central government oversees civil service operations.

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Non-statutory protective services

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Support the work of statutory protective services.

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Uniformed non-statutory protective services

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Include voluntary or third sector services like RNLI, Royal British Legion, St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Mountain and Cave Rescue.

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Non-uniformed non-statutory protective services

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Include utility companies, public transportation, and charity organisations.