Martyn’s Law introduced to Parliament – our response
September 12, 2024
On 12 September, the Martyn’s Law (Protection of Premises) Bill was laid in Parliament, providing updates to many key elements of the legislation.
Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack.
Our response
Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “Protecting our staff and customers is a top priority for hospitality businesses and we’ve been pleased to support the Government in the development of Martyn’s Law.
“I’m pleased that the legislation gives venues in the standard tier the flexibility they need to create bespoke plans to keep people safe.
“This is crucial because no two venues are the same and everyone will have different requirements to best achieve the aims of this legislation – keeping our staff and customers safe.
“A collaborative approach between businesses, local authorities and Government has been productive in the development of Martyn’s Law and will remain crucial as businesses work to meet new requirements, especially for those venues in the enhanced tier.
“I look forward to continue working with the Government and the Security Industry Authority on this critical piece of legislation, both as it goes through Parliament and throughout the process to develop sector-specific guidance.”
Members can read our latest guidance on what Martyn's Law means for your business.
Martyn’s Law
