Originally Posted by
Cornish Jack
....However, when the 'Government' is so restricted by incompetence and internal wrangling that inaction is the easier option, turn to those who aren't able to refuse !....
Exactly so. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 places a duty on NHS England and the individual NHS hospital trust, amongst others, to maintain - and when necessary, implement - contingency plans to maintain cover during 'events' (which includes strikes). Such plans should not include reliance on military assistance. The CCA2004 also provides for the Govt to bring proceedings in the High Court (and Court of Sessions) against these organisations for failures. I very much doubt any of the NHS (postal, rail or Border Force) executive will be summonsed.
Batco