The Bill is intended to ensure public premises and events are better prepared for terrorist attacks; requiring them to take reasonably practicable steps, which vary accordingly, to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack and reduce physical harm. In addition to this, certain larger premises and events must also take steps to reduce the…
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Premises in the Standard Tier (capacity between 200-799) will be required to take steps to ensure preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks.
A regulator must be established to oversee compliance with, and enforce, the requirements placed on duty holders. The role of the Regulator in the first instance will be to support and provide guidance on how best to achieve compliance.
Martyn’s Law was included in the King’s Speech on 17 July as part of the programme of legislation the Government intends to pursue in the forthcoming Parliamentary session. The draft provisions in the Bill are not yet law and will change.
Premises and events in the Enhanced Tier will be required to take steps to ensure preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks. The Enhanced Tier will apply to public premises and events (that have express permission to enter) with a capacity of more than 800 individuals.