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Responsible person

… Who is responsible for requirements at a premises or event in scope? For qualifying premises, the responsible person is the person who has control of the premises in connection with their relevant Schedule 1 use …
Keywords: Responsible person , Martyn's Law , Premises , Events , Terrorism Act

Polling stations

… Security and Search (Polling stations) Prior to opening the premises to the public, arrange for a responsible person with local knowledge of the premises to assist you conducting a search to identify … should be permitted entry. Check the perimeter of the premises, particular attention should be given to nearby …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Incident procedures

… of police. Your options are to evacuate, lockdown the premises or where the threat is assessed as not credible …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Protective security partners

… as part of the UK protective security system to ensure premises and events in and out of scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) (TPOP) Act 2025 are protected and better prepared … intended to help those responsible for security at public premises and events understand threat and risk, and identify …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Legislation , Bill , Counter Terrorism , Home Office , Security Industry Authority , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY

First Aid

… people safe, including those in the vicinity of your premises as well as your staff and visitors. Ensuring that … to any type of incident that occurs in the vicinity of your premises. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) state that … (PAcT) first aid kits are a good way of ensuring your premises has the correct first aid equipment. PAcT kits can …

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law. … The Government … between public protection and avoiding undue burdens on premises and events. The provisions in the Act have been … better protected from terrorism by requiring certain public premises and events to be prepared and ready to keep people …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Security Checklist for Businesses

… visitor footfall within the retail and night time economy premises, such as the lead up to the New Year and national … the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises. This checklist will help to ensure that the right … activity Check the ability to control access points to your premises Check CCTV is fully operational and that you have …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

Standard tier

… Some requirements in the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 apply to all qualifying premises and events. Those core requirements are the only requirements that apply to standard duty premises, which are also referred to as the “standard tier”. …
Keywords: Standard Tier , Venues , Martyn's Law , Small business

Tactic DB3: Ensure that all visitors and contractors provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to attendance

… Therefore, all visitors and contractors accessing the premises should be required to provide at least 24 hours’ … be crucial in the event of an emergency evacuation of the premises. Visitors and contractors should be given a … an appropriately trained member of staff on arrival at the premises. This should include the following messages: Where …
Keywords: Security , Security Culture , Risk Assessment , Event safety , Visitors , Identification , ID Badges

Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

… leaflet and a myth buster. … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent in April. The Act … better protected from terrorism by requiring certain public premises and events to be prepared and ready to keep people …