EU EXIT BUSINESS CONTINUITY WORKSHOP TOOLKIT FOR

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EU EXIT BUSINESS CONTINUITY WORKSHOP TOOLKIT FOR VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR RESILIENCE PARTNERS December 2020 - Document 3 of 5 Domestic Arrangements Mobile Phones Fire Procedures Toilets Refreshments Smoking policy Workshop Aim To ensure that our organisation is well-prepared to manage and respond to potential consequences arising from a the UK’s exit from the European Union. Workshop Objectives Ensure that we have a clear understanding of the potential risks and consequences of a ‘no deal’ or disruptive EU Exit on the UK and Scotland. Explore the potential risks and consequences on our organisation’s core business. Ensure our business continuity processes are fit for purpose in light of potential disruptions. Ensure we are working with key partners in the voluntary and resilience sectors to support the civil contingency response to any potential disruptions. Guiding principles Opening Address EU Exit - Current Situation UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a deal called the withdrawal agreement. The 11 month transition period ends on 31 December 2020 and the deadline for extending it has passed. During transition period the UK followed EU rules and trade between the two is the same as before. New rules for a UK-EU relationship - affect many areas of life including trade and immigration - and will start on 1 January 2021. The UK Government has proposed a trade deal. But it has not yet been confirmed. This means 'no deal' could still happen. Whether there is an agreed trade deal or not, there will be effects on some areas of life in Scotland. Potential Impact on ”our business” Travel, Freight & Borders – Impact on Supply Chain Disruption in the short-term to travel, freight and borders which would impact on the supply chain into Scotland, e.g.: Delays to processing time for goods at UK-EU borders would result in delays to the supply chain on most goods particularly those who rely in ‘just in time’ deliveries or time-sensitive goods such as some medicines or seafood. Delays could also result in animal welfare issues in the transport of livestock. Status of legal contracts and commercial arrangement may be unclear. Flights could face disruption due to flight numbers being capped. May lead to some foods becoming more expensive or harder to find, which may affect those who need it most. Concerns raised over supply of goods such as chemicals and machinery to critical infrastructure Disruption of Services Public