A Venue’s Predominant Use The test of whether premises are mainly used for Schedule 1 purposes is to be determined based on the circumstances of each set of premises. The point is to determine what the premises are mainly used for – this may be a question of how the premises are used most of the time, or if there is a predominant use. An otherwise private garden opened very occasionally for visitors to come e.g. as part of an “open gardens” event, would not be caught if the main use was as a private garden. However, the garden of a stately home may be qualifying premises if it is mainly used as a visitor attraction (rather than as a private garden). Where the qualifying premises is not mainly used for Schedule 1 activities, the premises may still meet the qualifying event criteria. Those Responsible 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. Reasonably practicable will allow those responsible for premises and events to take into account the nature of their activities, operating environment, and available resources when fulfilling their obligations under the legislation, ensuring a proportionate and premises specific approach. Guidance, advice, and inspection The bill will establish a regulator to oversee compliance, through a new function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The core principle of the regulator’s activity will be to support, advise and guide businesses to implement the legislation’s requirements. The regulator will only use its toolkit of powers and sanctions to address serious and persistent cases of non-compliance. This will include the power to fine those who fail to fulfil the requirements and shut down premises and events in the enhanced tier in the most serious cases of non-compliance.
The regulator will only use its toolkit of powers and sanctions to address serious and persistent cases of non- compliance.
Actions, Hints & Tips for MSPs and Resellers 👍 Determine which of your customers are in scope 👍 Have conversations with customers offering information and advice 👍 Offer information that relates to the Terrorism Act 2025 only, do not exaggerate or make up facts 👍 Offer helpful advice such as keeping records of the venue’s events and attendance numbers, and offering to do a premises’ survey suggesting areas of vulnerability 👍 Consider the UCC devices and related ranges and offerings you have for customers, and possibly prepare leaflets, brochures or emails with a broad offering such as dedicated premises’ mobile phones, headsets, earpieces, walkie talkies, CCTV systems, speakers, uninterruptible power supplies and other associated communication tools 👍 Remember to offer batteries or back-up batteries 👍 Consider equipment packages and bundle deals for customers 👍 Use distributors who offer good customer service and those that offer training or installation programmes 👍 Do not use scaremongering selling tactics, but rather encourage customers to make a commitment to have a minimum standard of care for public safety
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