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Martyns Law

Martyn's Law is UK wide legislation that will place a requirement on those responsible for certain publicly accessible locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures.

The home office have provide the following useful information

  • Home Office factsheet on Martyn’s law 
  • Infographic on premises scope — summarises which premises fall within the standard or enhanced tiers, including occupancy thresholds and exclusions.
  • Infographic on events scope — sets out when an event meets the enhanced tier criteria, including public accessibility and the requirement for 800 or more people to be expected at the same time.
  • Top tips document — provides practical preparatory steps for organisations, such as reviewing existing security procedures, identifying responsible persons and making use of free counter‑terrorism training.

For an overview see Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK

See here for the Protect UK website which gives support to organisations to evaluate and manage the risk from terrorism. There are links to useful E learning training on awareness and how to be prepared for a terrorist attack.