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Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Martyn's Law | ProtectUK . Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said: “Today is a landmark moment for our security as my … “Security is the foundation of our Plan for Change and the first duty of any government. Martyn’s Law will ensure … to protect people.”  Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett said: "My son Martyn Hett was murdered alongside 21 innocent …

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… TELL | ProtectUK Standards for Public Access Trauma (PAcT) First aid kits – equipment | ProtectUK Crisis response kit …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

Palestine Action proscribed

… about your security, contact your local police force in the first instance. You can report extremist or terrorist online …

Complex attacks

… enforcement can interdict and disrupt access to victims and first responders is delayed or denied by use of diversions, … law enforcement response secondary attacks are conducted on first responders, evacuation routes, and/or sites that are …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat , Threat analysis , Self-Initiated Terrorists , VAPS , Complex , MTA , Marauding Attack , IEDs , Venues and Public Spaces

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… and Intention Whether your organisation is accessed by first entering via a perimeter or checkpoint, or immediately … your organisation’s perimeter. This will often be the first opportunity for you to project an impression to staff … secure perimeter, the site or building is likely to be the first point of engagement with both clients and also …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Martyn's Law Frequently Asked Questions

… measures in place to check that members of the public have paid, have a ticket or pass, or are members (or guests) of a … check will be meaningful. This criterion applies both to paid-for events and to free events where there is a specific … as it would not be a measure to check that someone has paid to enter the event, nor does it satisfy the other entry …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , FAQ , Terrorism Protection of Premises , Scope , Regulation , Security Industry Authority , Responsibility , Compliance , Home Office

Tactic VB1: Ensure a strong security posture through Security Minded Communications

… the organisation, site or event as a target in the first instance because:  They are unable to get the … and Planning confirmation and action.  A key part of the first two stages is hostile reconnaissance. The National …
Keywords: Security measures , Security mindedness , Communications , Hostile , Emergency Planning

Tactic EB5: Ensure supporting technology, such as access control systems, are in working order

… for weeks). Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems: Your first line of defence if your business is located on a site, … people, where both are interdependent and essential. The first stage of ensuring a CCTV system is fit for purpose is …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications

Terrorist use of Bladed or Blunt Force Weapon (BBFW) in the UK

… easy to acquire and use without training.      One of the first BBFW attacks to take place in the UK was in 2010 when …
Keywords: Blunt Weapons , Blunt force weapons , Threat , Attack Methodology , Venues and Public Spaces , VAPS , Bladed weapons , Attack Methodology , Marauding Attack , Knives

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… Manchester Arena Inquiry, where I gave evidence in 2020 and first met Figen Murray, the campaigner and driving force …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation