URGENT ACTION REQUIRED!
MARTYN'S LAW
THE LAW IS CHANGING. MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS IS READY
Following the attack on the Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017, families of the victims have successfully argued that businesses take responsibility for the safety of the public they serve. Martyn's Law will be passed in 2024 and businesses need to be ready.
WHAT IS MARTYN'S LAW?
The legislation being established in 2024 is called the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and requires that businesses responsible for publicly accessible venues to take measures to protect the public from potential terrorist attacks. ​The requirement upon businesses is in two tranches:
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Standard Tier - max venue capacity of 100-799 people
Enhanced Tier - max venue capacity of over 800 people
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Whilst the Home Office is currently conducting a consultation on some aspects of the requirements for the standard tier, the requirements published in the draft bill are mostly established.
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The new law is intended to enhance the protection of the public from terrorist attacks, encourage preparation to deal with terrorism incidents and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures and establish compliance and culture change.
WHO/WHAT IS IN THE SCOPE OF MARTYN'S LAW?
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Qualifying public premises are those that meet the following criteria:
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Premises that have public access on-site.
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Premises that have a public capacity of 100 or more individuals.
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Where premises undertake qualifying activities, such as:
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Retail shopping, restaurants and bars.
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Entertainment and leisure venues
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Museums and galleries
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Sports grounds
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Temporary events (fairground, concerts, etc.)
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Places of worship, health (hospitals) and education (schools)
​Public venues will be required to conduct the following measures in preparation for any terror threat:
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Carry out regular, thorough risk assessments identifying the range of threats considered, using government information, guidance and best practice from Counter Terrorism Police and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
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Set out the steps planned and taken to mitigate these threats, including ‘reasonably practicable’ protective security measures
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Have in place a plan for responding in the event of an attack, this means organisational preparedness measures including rolling programmes of staff training and practice ‘drills’
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Account for situations in which preventative steps have not been carried out.
In areas where there is a boundary between public spaces and organised events will also fall under the legislation which has far reaching consequences for event organisers. The law will require organisers of events and venues to not only secure their own premises but also the in-between or so called “grey spaces” which will require businesses to work together.
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Office spaces, places of worship and residential buildings remain in the standard tier. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Enforcement of this law will be carried out by an inspectorate that will be established by the Home Office with the potential fine of up to £10,000 for non-compliant standard tier companies and up to £18 million for non-compliant enhanced tier organisations.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Lulworth Stone can provide contracted security advisory services to venue owners and event planners to ensure not only that your business more than meets the requirements of UK law but also keeps your business secure against the increasing threat of terrorism.
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Understanding the
dynamic threat
Regular key threat picture briefs for board members and staff
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Foundational training (Lifesaver first aid – behavioural awareness – ACT training)
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Annual e-learning refresher training
Protect your
premises
Full risk assessment of venue and premises
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Venue specific venue evacuation and lockdown measures
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Liaison with local police and CT police
Communication planning and equipment provision
Integrated Business Continuity Planning
Outsourced security advisor available 24/7
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Planning for
specific events
Event specific risk analysis and security plan development
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Security staff and staff vetting service
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Employment of security staff
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First aid training and provision of first aid equipment specific to terror
incidents (basic trauma equipment)
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Communication plan with
Police and Fire