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The CNPA operates under the strategic direction of the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC). The function of the CNPA is to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the CNC.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) came into force on the 1st January 2005 and it gives individuals the right of access to all information held, subject to a range of exemptions. Information disclosed under FOI is released into the public domain and not just to the applicant.
For further details please see the Freedom of Information page
In addition, information has been published proactively and is available to download from the Proactive release of information page
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has a very exclusive role. Positioned between providing protection for civil nuclear licensed sites and safe-guarding nuclear materials, nuclear site operators, policing and nuclear regulators as well as interlinking with Home Office forces, the CNC has a policing responsibility with a difference.
The Energy Act 2004 created the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) and set out powers to members of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. See here for more details.
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A copy of the civil nuclear constabulary's Information charter is available here
new chief executive officer / chief constable joins the constabulary. click here for details.