Martyn’s Law: all you need to know

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What is Martyn’s Law?

Martyn’s Law will make it necessary for venues or event organisers to consider enhanced safety measures, assess terrorist risk and prepare responses to potential attacks. The Protection of Premises Bill is named after Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 Manchester Arena attacks.

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When will it become law?

The bill is currently under public consultation but it’s expected to come into force later this year. Although the exact details and measures are still to be confirmed, it’s a good idea to get ahead and start planning straight away.

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What does it mean for venues?

Depending on their capacity and the types of events they hold, venues will need to take certain steps to mitigate risks. There will be different requirements for standard tier (100-799 capacity) and enhanced tier (800+) premises. This will include having clear safety procedures and policies as well as training staff. The tiered system has been designed to offer a more flexible approach for venues so they can introduce the safety measures that best suit them.

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How to prepare your venue

• Check which tier your venue will fall into and the precautions you’ll likely need to take.
• Review your site to assess any potential vulnerabilities
  and put a risk assessment in place.
• Encourage a security culture where staff are vigilant
  and know where to report issues quickly.
• Stay up to date with current e-learning and use free resources like See, Check and Notify (SCaN) training.