Less than a year left to prepare for Martyn’s Law
To help organisations navigate the complexities of the legislation, AddSecure has published a comprehensive whitepaper explaining how Martyn’s Law will apply in practice, what procedures will need to be implemented to remain compliant, but more importantly, to keep people safe.
With less than a year until Martyn’s Law comes fully into effect, AddSecure, a leading European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions with a mission to create a safer and smarter world, is urging organisations responsible for publicly accessible buildings to start preparing now or risk serious legal consequences.
Expected to be enforced from April 2027, the legislation will affect a wide range of venues and public-facing premises, many of which still do not have compliant procedures in place.
To help organisations prepare, AddSecure has published a whitepaper explaining how Martyn’s Law will apply in practice, what procedures are required for compliance, and how organisations can better protect people during an attack.
Marking the ninth anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing, Martyn’s Law requires venues hosting over 200 people to have a protocol in place for responding to a terrorist incident. Split into two tiers, sites that hold between 200 and 799 people must comply with the Standard Tier, which focuses on creating procedures, staff training and regular audits. Those hosting over 800 people must fulfil the Enhanced Tier’s criteria, which extends requirements to include frequent risk assessments and physical security systems, such as CCTV or bag search policies.
Chris Wimshurst, Director of Sales at AddSecure UK, said: “There’s a misconception that Martyn’s Law will only affect large venues such as sport stadiums or entertainment arenas, but the two-tier system means that a wide range of organisations will need to be compliant or risk legal, financial and reputational consequences.
“Martyn’s Law is a vital step towards making public spaces safer. However, currently there’s little guidance available on how organisations can implement it effectively. Our whitepaper is designed to help organisations understand the requirements and put the right procedures in place to keep people safe.”
The legislation brings the need for greater emphasis on communication during an incident. Relying solely on fire alarms will no longer be sufficient, as evacuation may not always be the safest response. Now organisations will need to have both evacuation and lockdown procedures, supported by reliable real-time communication systems for emergency services and staff to respond as situations evolve.
Wimshurst concludes: “Our systems are designed for organisations responsible for the safety of people in public spaces. AddSecure delivers a proven solution that aligns with Martyn’s Law and is already widely used across Europe. With 99.99% uptime last year, organisations can trust it to perform when it matters most. “We look forward to helping more organisations prepare ahead of the 2027 deadline, sharing our expertise to help keep buildings and people safe.”
Download AddSecure’s whitepaper on Martyn’s Law here.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Wimshurst, Director of Sales, AddSecure UK
Mobile: +44 7483 087 091, chris.wimshurst@addsecure.com
Kristina Grandin, Director Corporate Communications, AddSecure Group
Mobile: +46 70 689 52 08, kristina.grandin@addsecure.com
About AddSecure
AddSecure is a leading European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions that help organisations optimise operations, create business value, and protect vital societal functions. With over 30 years of experience in secure critical communications and data, we deliver IoT solutions across industries including alarms, buildings, transportation and logistics, public safety, personal safety, and critical infrastructure. Certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001, we are committed to quality, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, we serve customers across Europe and beyond. Our solutions help make the world safer, smarter and more sustainable.
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