We’re pleased to announce that United Outcomes has partnered with Blueline Group Services, a security company based on the Isle of Wight, to support venues and events on the Island as they prepare for Martyn’s Law.
About Blueline Group Services
Blueline Group Services has teams licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) working across the Isle of Wight and mainland UK. Through its divisions, Blueline provides door supervision, event safety, manned guarding, security training, close protection, and counter-terrorism and Martyn’s Law consultancy for pubs, clubs, venues, events and businesses.
Working together
Blueline brings local knowledge and experienced teams on the ground. United Outcomes brings a team of former senior police officers and military specialists with long experience of counter-terrorism, major events and critical incidents, together with our Martyn’s Law Readiness Platform. The platform takes organisations through an assessment for their tier, builds an action plan for their site, and provides the templates and guidance to put their procedures in place.
Through the partnership, Blueline will introduce the venues and events it works with to the Readiness Platform and to our wider support, so they can work out where they stand under the new law and prepare in good time.
Why now
Martyn’s Law, formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is expected to come into force from spring 2027. It applies to public-facing premises where 200 or more people can reasonably be expected at the same time, even if only at the busiest times, and staff count towards that number. It also applies to events that are open to the public, have entry checks such as tickets or passes, and expect 800 or more people at the same time.
Premises in scope with 200 to 799 people fall into the standard tier, and most of those expecting 800 or more fall into the enhanced tier, which has additional requirements. For most venues, the first step is working out whether the law applies to them and which tier they fall into. Starting now leaves time to put procedures in place and make sure staff know what to do before the law takes effect.
Free webinars for venues and events
Our first joint event is a free one-hour webinar, Martyn’s Law for Venues and Events: What It Means for You and How to Get Ready. Kevin Purcell, co-founder of United Outcomes and a former Chief Superintendent with more than 35 years in policing, will present alongside a speaker from Blueline. The session covers whether a venue or event is in scope, the two tiers and what each requires, practical first steps, and a walk-through of the Readiness Platform, with time for questions.
- Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am to 11.30am
- Monday 7 December, 4pm to 5pm
Both sessions cover the same content. You can register here.
Get in touch
If you run a venue or event on the Isle of Wight and would like to talk about your own plans, you can contact Blueline Group Services through bluelinegroup.uk or book a free consultation with our team.
