SECURITY
Martyn’s Law now Law For UC Advanced ’s avid readers, we covered Martyn’s Law in issue 12. At that time, UC Advanced suggested some of the UCC devices that could be considered necessary, such as headsets, speakers, uninterruptible power supplies and CCTV systems. Now that Martyn’s Law has come into effect, 3 April 2025, we look at the details of the Bill.
Those responsible and Certain Public Premises
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require public premises where 200 or more individuals may be present, to be better prepared and have plans in place to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Larger premises and events where 800 or more people will be present will be required to take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism, such as having CCTV, bag search policies or vehicle checks where appropriate.
The Act requires those responsible for certain public premises and events to take reasonably practicable steps to be prepared and ready to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Certain larger premises will be required to consider and, where appropriate, take steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism. If you are wondering which “certain” public premises are involved, the categories of use set out in Schedule 1 to the Act are: 🏛 shops etc 🏛 food and drink 🏛 entertainment and leisure activities 🏛 sports grounds 🏛 libraries, museums and galleries 🏛 halls etc 🏛 visitor attractions 🏛 hotels etc 🏛 places of Worship 🏛 health care 🏛 bus stations, railway stations etc 🏛 aerodromes 🏛 childcare 🏛 primary and secondary education
The Bill’s factsheet does not specifically name “those responsible”, but states: “Those responsible for many premises and events will be familiar with this exercise of judgement through their duties under health and safety legislation.
🏛 further education 🏛 higher education 🏛 public authorities
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