Laura Gibb, the SIA's executive director for Martyn's Law, has given an update on the law's progress, as well as delivering new guidance on the notification requirement.
The SIA has clarified that once Martyn's Law comes into force, those responsible for qualifying premises and events will need to formally notify the Authority that they are fully compliant. A portal is being built to allow for this notification to be provided.
There will be a three-month window from commencement of the relevant section in the Act to submit a notification, with changes to be reported within 28 days after.
For qualifying events, the responsible person will need to notify the SIA within 14 days of the event being made publicly available.
For qualifying premises, the responsible person is qualified as the iondividual, organisation or company with control of the premises for the use that makes it subject to Martyn's Law.
Gibb commented: "We want to be clear that Martyn’s Law is not about stopping events from happening. It is about making them safer. The requirements are designed to ensure what’s expected is appropriate and reasonably practicable for the premises, and where strong protective security measures are already in place, these will provide a solid starting point for compliance.
"While the law won’t come into effect until next year, we know many of you already have some measures and procedures in place and are already thinking ahead about compliance. It’s a good time to start preparing."
