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Lockdown Procedures & Security Consultation

Whether you are preparing for Martyn's Law or reviewing an existing lockdown procedure, we can help you work through the available options and develop an approach tailored to your premises.

Our consultants can provide advice on:

  • Understanding whether your premises may fall within the scope of Martyn's Law

  • Reviewing existing lockdown and emergency procedures

  • Identifying potential weaknesses in current procedures

  • Considering how staff and occupants would be alerted during an incident

  • Reviewing suitable lockdown system options

  • Guidance on positioning lockdown systems

  • Recommendations based on the size, layout and use of your premises

School Classroom Lockdown System

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Provide us with a few details and our team will be in touch to schedule a call. Depending on your requirements, we carry out our consultations via telephone or video call.

What is Martyn's Law?

Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is UK legislation designed to protect public venues from terrorism. It encourages venues to put in place clear strategies and procedures to reduce the risk of harm should an attack occur. The legislation separates venues into two tiers: standard and enhanced. Each tier has different criteria to meet, with requirements scaled according to the size of the venue and the number of people it expects to host.

Standard tier (200-799 capacity)

Practical low-cost measures

Staff awareness training

Clear evacuation & invacuation procedures

Enhanced tier (800+ capacity)

Comprehensive security plan

Advanced procedures & communication

Thorough risk assessment

What Venues Will Martyn's Law Affect?

A premises that contains around 200 people or more at one given time will be affected by Martyn's Law, this can include venues such as:

  • Shops & shopping centres

  • Restaurants, cafés, pubs & bars

  • Hotels

  • Theatres, cinemas & entertainment venues

  • Sports & leisure facilities

  • Schools, colleges & universities

  • Healthcare premises

  • Places of worship

  • Community centres

  • Museums & galleries

  • Conference & event venues

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Venues requiring lockdown systems including schools, shopping centres, concerts

Martyn's Law FAQs

Does Martyn's Law affect my business? Open

If your business is a public venue that typically has a capacity of 200+ occupants, you may need to adhere to Martyn's Law.

Are lockdown alarm systems required for Martyn's Law? Open

Installing a lockdown system doesn't automatically mean your business or venue is Martyn's Law compliant. Depending on your business use and average occupancy, your organisation may need a lockdown system as well as other lockdown procedures. Our team can help establish whether you

Will schools require lockdown alarms? Open

Whether a school requires a lockdown system, depends on multiple factors, mainly the occupancy. If the school has over 200 pupils, a lockdown system is advised. Smaller schools do not require a lockdown system, however, we advise having an invacuation plan in place, one which is routinely tested.

Not Sure What Your Organisation Requires?

Provide us with a few details and our team will be in touch to schedule a call. Depending on your requirements, we carry out our consultations via telephone or video call.

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