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Martyn's Law: Ensuring The Safety of Public Spaces

Martyn's Law: Ensuring The Safety of Public Spaces

In today’s evolving security landscape, ensuring the safety of public spaces has become paramount. The UKs forthcoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly known as Martyns Law, is set to mandate enhanced security measures across public venues to better prepare for and protect against potential terrorist threats.

At 6C Group, we are committed to assisting businesses in navigating and complying with this critical legislation through our comprehensive crisis management training programmes.

What Is Martyn's Law?

Named in honour of Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, Martyn’s Law, also known as Protect Duty, aims to establish a standardised approach to security within publicly accessible locations. The legislation introduces a tiered model based on venue capacity:

  • Standard Tier: Applies to venues with a capacity of 100 to 799 individuals, requiring basic security measures such as staff training and the development of incident response plans.
  • Enhanced Tier: Targets venues accommodating 800 or more individuals, necessitating comprehensive risk assessments and the implementation of detailed security protocols.

The primary objective of Martyns Law is to ensure that venues are not only prepared to deter potential threats but also equipped to respond effectively in the event of an incident.

Qualifying Venues

The following is a list of venues deemed to be ‘qualifying’ and defined within the forthcoming legislation for Martyn’s Law;

  • Stadiums/Sports Grounds
  • Education Establishments (primary and secondary)
  • Food & Drink
  • Leisure & Entertainment
  • Libraries, Museums and Galleries
  • Halls
  • Visitor Attractions
  • Hotels
  • Places of Worship
  • Healthcare
  • Bus Stations, Railway Stations & Aerodromes
  • Childcare
  • Further Education
  • Higher Education
  • Public Authorities

Our Training Solutions

At 6C Group, we recognise the diverse challenges that different organisations face concerning security and crisis management. Our suite of Martyn’s law training programmes is meticulously designed to address these challenges, ensuring your team is proficient and confident in implementing the necessary measures outlined by Martyns Law.

RED5 Crisis Management Training

Our flagship RED5 programme encompasses five progressive training courses, for Martyn’s Law, each tailored to specific roles within your organisation:

RED1 –  Incident Responders: Empowers frontline staff with the skills to act swiftly and effectively during the initial stages of an incident.

RED2 – Incident Support Team: Focuses on training personnel to provide essential support during crises, ensuring seamless information flow and resource allocation.

RED3 – Building Manager: Equips managers overseeing single or multiple facilities with strategies for preparedness, incident management, and recovery.

RED4 – Incident Leader: Develops leadership qualities in individuals responsible for guiding incident commanders and liaising with top-level management.

RED5 -Incident Director: Prepares senior executives to take strategic control during major incidents, focusing on high-level decision-making and external communications.

Each course is delivered by industry experts, including seasoned professionals from high-level services, legal authorities, and media specialists, ensuring a holistic and practical learning experience.

Active Shooter and Terrorism Response Training

Understanding the specific threats posed by active shooter situations and terrorist activities, we offer specialised training, for Martyn’s Law, that delves into:

  • Risk Assessment: Identifying potential vulnerabilities within your premises.
  • Emergency Response Planning: Developing actionable plans tailored to various threat scenarios.
  • Staff Preparedness: Conducting drills and exercises to ensure readiness and confidence among employees.
  • Communication Strategies: Establishing effective internal and external communication protocols during crises.

Why Choose 6C Group?

  • Tailored Training: Our programmes are customised to align with your organisations specific needs and the requirements of Martyn’s Law.
  • Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with real-world experience in crisis management, legal compliance, and media relations.
  • Comprehensive Support: Beyond training, we offer ongoing consultancy to assist with the implementation of security measures and continuous improvement.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Our dedication to quality ensures that your team receives the most current and effective training available.

Get Started Today

Preparing for the implementation of Martyn’s Law training is not just about compliance; it’s about fostering a culture of safety and resilience within your organisation. Equip your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect your patrons and staff. Contact 6C Group today to learn more about our training programmes and how we can assist you in meeting and exceeding the standards set forth by Martyn’s Law.

For more information, please contact us or call us at 0208 988 1662.

6C Crisis Management Training Courses

RED5 Crisis Management Training Courses

RED1 – Incident Responders

RED1 is aimed at the majority of your staff, who could ultimately be some of the first to respond to an incident but who may have little subsequent responsibility. The course covers first response incident management for business as usual and terror-related threats. This course teaches shop floor staff how to respond safely, accurately and quickly to a range of scenarios. We will teach you techniques which are proven and can save lives.
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RED2 – Incident Support Team

RED2 is designed for staff who will form support roles to the individual commanding an incident to ensure that information is tracked successfully and that decisions are recorded to a standard that will withstand scrutiny post event. Working with 6C Group tracking and recording systems, staff will develop the skills and understanding they need to ensure corporate reputation is secured and become invaluable aides to any Incident Commander.
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RED3 – Building Manager

The RED3 Building Manager programme has been designed for managers who oversee single or multiple buildings. This course looks at the fundamentals of preparedness through effective planning and develops the skills to manage and recover from incidents on site or from a remote perspective.
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RED3 – Incident Commander

The RED3 Incident Commander programme is aimed at your Incident Commander(s).

They’re reponsible for motivating the rest of your team during an incident, making sure everyone is putting their skills to use effectively, and for managing resources at a local level.
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RED4 – Incident Leader

RED4 is aimed at your Incident Leader. It’s the Leader’s responsibility to ensure your Incident Commander is experienced, can handle the pressure effectively and has the knowledge and the skills to put your plans into action.

Your Leader will give direction to the Incident Commander as and when required, and will liaise continuously between your Commander and your Incident Director.
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RED5 – Incident Director

RED5 is aimed at your Incident Director, who will ultimately be responsible for taking a top level, strategic view of the incident.

Occasionally, your Incident Director will play a hands on role, but generally will only become involved in the fine-grained details if there are serious and wide ranging political, financial or reputation-based consequences.
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Crisis Management Media Training

One of the most important aspects of dealing with a major incident or crisis is how you and your team handle the media. It’s often the case that the media ends up managing the crisis team, when it should be the other way round.
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Active Shooter Training

In today’s fragile climate, it’s essential to be prepared for any kind of crisis or major incident, unfortunately, that can include active shooter incidents. With reports of active shooter incidents becoming more common in the news around the world, making sure you, your team, and your site are ready to deal with a situation like this is absolutely vital.
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