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You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
The Act is not yet in force. This means that the requirements do not need to be complied with at this time. Outside the requirements in the Act, there are plenty of things you can do to develop a good security culture. A good security culture should take account of accessibility requirements and the experience of visitors.
If you receive suspicious item call 999 and ask for the police. Clear the area immediately. Do not attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable.
Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with false alarms and hoaxes.
Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April).
There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.
Watch the video below for a short overview of the scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law.
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