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The Security Industry Authority has set out the next phase of work to prepare for Martyn’s Law. Laura Gibb, the SIA’s executive director for Martyn’s Law, said the regulator was working at pace ahead of the new regime coming into force.
The update said recruitment was progressing for new inspectors and assessors, with regional inspection teams being built across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The SIA said those roles would help premises and events understand guidance and proportionate, risk-based decisions.
Martyn’s Law is intended to strengthen security at publicly accessible premises and events in response to the Manchester Arena attack. The SIA said it wanted organisations to engage with the process and prepare for their responsibilities under the new law.