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Martyn’s Law: Enhancing Public Safety with Smart Lockdown Solutions

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In response to growing concerns about public safety in the face of terrorism, the UK Government has introduced the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law. Named in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the legislation aims to ensure that public venues are better prepared to respond to terrorist threats.

Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and will be implemented over a two-year period. It applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and introduces a tiered approach to security obligations based on venue capacity.

  • Standard Tier: Premises expecting 200–799 people must adopt basic protective measures, such as staff training and procedural readiness. An important point to raise about this is that it includes schools and places of worship, regardless of capacity.
  • Enhanced Tier: Venues expecting 800+ people must implement more robust security protocols, including terrorism risk assessments, designated compliance officers, and physical security measures like CCTV and bag checks.

A new regulatory body within the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will oversee compliance, with enforcement powers including fines and improvement notices.


Supporting Compliance with Smart Lockdown Solutions

As venues prepare to meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law, our company offers a range of lockdown alert systems designed to enhance public protection and streamline emergency response.

Our solutions include:

  • Wireless and Wired Sounder & Strobe Systems: These can be strategically placed to alert occupants of a lockdown situation. The systems are battery-powered, with up to two years of life, and require no cabling—ideal for both permanent and temporary venues.

  • Advanced Voice Evacuation Systems: Annunciators can broadcast multilingual security messages, including familiar voices or music for special needs environments, ensuring clear communication during emergencies.

  • IP Bridge Technology: This enables real-time alerts via text or email to key personnel, supports site-wide testing, and monitors system health, including battery levels.

These systems are particularly valuable for schools, which must comply with Standard Tier requirements. OFSTED guidelines already mandate that lockdown alerts be distinct from fire alarms. Our audible and visual alert systems help schools meet this standard while improving overall preparedness.

For larger venues under the Enhanced Tier, our solutions support comprehensive lockdown protocols, including integration with existing security infrastructure and remote activation via web portal.

Martyn’s Law represents a significant step forward in public safety. By investing in smart, scalable lockdown systems, venues can not only meet legal obligations but also protect lives in the event of a terrorist threat.

We're always happy to have a chat about this without any charge or obligation to use our services. 

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North East Time Recorders Limited

Tyne and Wear, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 5RY

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