LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE MEASURES1
OF UK VENUES ARE UNSURE HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NEW ANTI-TERRORISM MEASURES2
Domestic terror attacks since 20173
Martyn’s Law mandates that public venues implement specific public protection measures to protect against terrorism and other threats. The law requires organisations to assess risks, develop and implement security plans, and ensure that staff are adequately trained to respond to emergencies. While primarily aimed at preventing terrorism, the principles of Martyn’s Law offer a comprehensive framework for enhancing security and public safety.
At United Outcomes, we provide comprehensive support to private-sector organisations in preparing for and complying with the bill’s requirements. Our approach is incremental, helping you define what actions you may need to take and how our solutions will allow you to comply with the legislation.
We have prepared a short assessment to help you determine your organisation’s or venue’s compliance tier by answering a six-question assessment. Participation is free of charge and carries no obligation. Please don’t worry; all information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
This assessment will help your organisation prepare for Martyn’s law requirements, including considering risk assessment, recording information, developing and implementing security plans, training staff, and emergency response procedures.
Our expertise helps define vulnerability and your organisation's exposure to risk. We offer training in completing Martyn's Law risk assessments, a platform that shows the completion of risk assessments, recording of compliance, and an auditable system that will satisfy all aspects of compliance. We provide complete online risk assessment tools and simple technology to manage risks. We offer training resources, including practical modules for staff readiness. Our record-keeping system for compliance documentation ensures audit capability. These steps will ensure compliance and enhance safety. All of this is delivered via our user-friendly app.
Through our consultancy service, we offer in-person strategic guidance on Martyn's Law and how risk assessment applicable to larger venues can be applied with suitable mitigation activity. Through this activity, we develop strategies that focus on enhancing public safety within your venues, including crowd management, evacuation procedures, and communication plans. Our approach ensures that your venue is secure and provides a safe and reassuring environment for the public.
We offer a bespoke solution to your venue as there is significant variation under the requirements of Martyn's Law that apply to both venue and event. It is vital that those carrying out planning and implementation with you have the correct skills and understand counter-terrorism to reach the required compliance.
Our experts assist in designing and implementing bespoke security plans tailored to the unique needs of your venue, ensuring they meet the highest standards of protection and compliance.
Our plans include physical security measures, access control systems, surveillance, and emergency response protocols to deter and respond to potential terrorist threats.
The regulator, the Security Industry Agency, will have tools to address non-compliance. The SIA will have the power to issue a range of civil sanctions, and the regime is underpinned by relevant criminal offences and investigatory powers. United Outcomes can support you in ensuring that you understand Martyn’s Law legislation and take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with all its aspects. This includes recording risk assessments, mitigating risk, and, where necessary, providing support so that all regulatory matters are addressed.
United Outcomes has partnered with a renowned training provider to develop specific Martyn's Law training relevant to the various roles and responsibilities of those involved in assessing risk and implementing measures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. We recognise that many small venues will have limited resources to carry out risk assessments and may struggle with an understanding of requirements; we have designed a high-quality, inexpensive, easy-to-use training package that fits within our standard venue platform.
Our Martyn’s Law consultancy offer includes support for venues to complete essential emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, first aid, and safety measures, tailored to your organisation's specific needs. Venues can then practice, with our support these procedures through simulations and drills, ensuring preparedness.
In the event of a terrorist incident, we offer immediate crisis management support and guide your organisation through the response and recovery process.
Our experts work with you to manage communication, support affected individuals and restore normal operations as quickly and safely as possible.
1. Estimated number of premises meeting either the Standard or Enhanced tier specifications
3. Since 2017, Counter Terrorism Policing assesses that there have been 15 domestic terror attacks in the UK (not including Northern Ireland-related terrorism), and agencies and law enforcement have disrupted 43 late-stage plots.
