Policy background Part 14: Civil Nuclear Sector Civil Nuclear Constabulary
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is the specialist armed police force that protects civil nuclear sites in England, Wales and Scotland, and civil nuclear material in transit in Great Britain and internationally. The CNC’s remit is defined in Chapter 3 of the Energy Act 2004 (c.3). That Act establishes the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) to govern the CNC, the Constabulary’s function, jurisdiction and powers, and mandates inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.
	The Act amends the functions and powers of the CNC and CNPA to enable the CNC to utilise their expertise in deterrence and armed response to support the security of other critical infrastructure sites or provide other policing services in the interests of national security. It also streamlines the CNC’s arrangements to provide assistance to other police forces and enables the CNC to apprehend individuals across jurisdictions in Great Britain. In addition, it amends the timetable for the publication of the CNPA’s three-year strategy plan.