‘Martyn’s Law’, The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Key Objectives:

• Improve Protective Security: The law aims to enhance the security measures in place at publicly accessible locations to better protect the public from terrorist attacks.
• Organisational Preparedness: It mandates that organisations responsible for these locations develop and implement plans to respond effectively to potential terrorist incidents.
• Tiered Approach: The legislation uses a tiered system, meaning different venues and events will have varying levels of requirements based on factors like capacity.

Who is Affected?

• Publicly Accessible Locations: The law applies to a range of venues and events where the public has access, including entertainment venues, retail spaces, food and drink establishments, museums, sports grounds, and more.
• Standard Tier: This tier applies to premises with a capacity of 100-799 people.
• Enhanced Tier: This tier applies to venues and events with a capacity of 800 or more people.

Key Requirements:

• Risk Assessments: Duty holders must assess the potential vulnerabilities of their premises or events to terrorist attacks.
• Security Measures: Organisations may need to implement security measures like enhanced surveillance, physical barriers, or security personnel.
• Preparedness Planning: Developing and documenting comprehensive plans for responding to a terrorist incident is crucial.