Roadmap to navigating Martyn's Law

We’ve produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events sector navigate the forthcoming Martyn’s Law, which aims to enhance public safety by requiring certain venues to adopt proportionate protective and security measures against terrorism.

Working in partnership with leading security and risk management experts GSA Global, we’ve compiled a step-by-step roadmap to help the sector stay ahead of the potential requirements, so it is ready when the law is enacted.

Our extensive guide provides details on the existing legal frameworks that venues must comply with to ensure the safety of their staff, visitors, and the general public, as well as information on the expected Martyn’s Law.

The guide does not constitute legal advice. Instead, it offers practical steps encouraging venues to review their security practices, enhance their preparedness for emergencies, and ultimately, provide a safer environment for people to meet and a safer, more secure future for all.

It also provides helpful information on the implications for varying sized venues alongside training checklists, risk assessment templates and communication protocols. 

The MIA will also be further supporting the sector’s preparations over the coming months through its extensive events programme.

FigenMurray.jpg            The terrorist threat picture is complex and ever evolving. A key part of the necessary preparations for Martyn’s Law is to create a good security culture with processes clearly communicated to all staff. Earlier this year it was disappointing to learn from the MIA Insights that 43% of venues are currently unsure if their organisation is prepared for its introduction. I’m therefore extremely grateful to the MIA for compiling this roadmap in partnership with GSA Global, as well as their ongoing commitment to encourage the business meeting and events sector to enhance safety and security.

Figen Murray, the driving force behind the legislation