The final paper attempted to investigate the history, organizational structure, legal regulations and operation of civil protection in Great Britain with a brief overview of the organizational structure of civil protection in the Republic of Croatia, and to present a historical overview of its development, legislation, organisation, activities and terminology by using professional English within the field of safety and protection as well as references and literature. Modern civil protection of Great Britain is based on several important legal provisions in the period from 2004 to 2015 in accordance with growing risks and threats, primarily within the framework of growing international terrorism and possible disasters caused by climate change. The goal of final paper is to show the importance of civil protection in maintaining the safety and stability of society, protecting the citizens of Great Britain and preserving tangible and intangible IV assets. The results can serve as a basis for future research, especially with the aim of a more detailed analysis and comparison of civil protection in Great Britain in relation to other countries.