Martyns Law - What you need to know....

You may have heard of a new piece of legislation called ‘Martyns Law’. But what is it and do you need to follow it? ‘Martyns Law’ is named after Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 Manchester Arena Attack. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act aims to establish a set standard to security and first aid response within publicly accessible locations. The legislation identifies a tiered model depending on the capacity of the venue concerned…

·       Standard Tier: Venues with a capacity of 100 to 799 individuals, requiring basic security measures such as staff training in emergency first aid response and wider incident response plans

·       Enhanced Tier: Venues accommodating 800 or more individuals, necessitating comprehensive risk assessments and the implementation of detailed security protocols.

The purpose of Martyns Law is to ensure that venues are ready to manager an incident/emergency but also equipped to respond effectively in the event of an incident. Particularly lockdown and a competent first aid response.

The legislation highlights the typical kind of venue that this law would apply to:

·       Stadiums and Sports Grounds

·       Schools (primary and secondary)

·       Shopping Centres

·       Food & Drink Establishments

·       Leisure & Entertainment

·       Libraries, Museums and Galleries

·       Halls

·       Visitor Attractions

·       Hotels

·       Places of Worship

·       Healthcare

·       Bus Stations, Railway Stations & Aerodromes

·       Childcare

·       Further Education

·       Higher Education

·       Public Authorities

Action Point Training provides training courses that will help you meet your legal obligations under Martyns Law. See our range of first aid courses and risk assessment courses.

Give us a call on 0330 133 2165 or email info@actionpointtraining.com if you have any questions about this important piece of legislation and how it effects your workplace