Compliance & Implementation

Preparing Your Organisation for the UK’s New Security Legislation

The Protect Duty, known as Martyn’s Law, requires organisations operating public venues and events to implement proportionate security measures protecting against terrorist attacks. Darivo Ltd specialises in helping organisations understand, prepare for, and successfully implement these requirements with confidence and clarity.

 

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Understanding Martyn’s Law

What Does It Require?

Honouring the memory of the Manchester Arena attack victims, this forward-thinking legislation recognises that security is everyone’s responsibility. The Protect Duty introduces two compliance tiers: the Standard tier applies to venues with capacity over 200 people requiring risk assessments and procedural security measures, while the Enhanced tier covers larger venues over 800 capacity with additional physical security and advanced planning requirements. All affected organisations must implement staff training programs and proportionate measures tailored to their specific venue size and risk profile.

 

Implementation Timeline

The UK law passed in 2025 following Royal Assent, providing organisations with a 18-24 month implementation period to achieve compliance. The rollout will be phased, beginning with larger venues and events, followed by an ongoing monitoring and inspection regime to ensure continued compliance across all affected organisations.

 

Who Will Be Affected

The Protect Duty applies to a wide range of organisations including entertainment venues such as theatres and sports stadiums, retail locations including shopping centres and large stores, the hospitality sector encompassing hotels and restaurants, educational institutions, places of worship, and major transport hubs throughout the UK.

 

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Darivo’s Protect Duty Services

Comprehensive Support for Confident Compliance

 

Protect Duty Readiness Assessment

Our comprehensive evaluation examines your current security measures against Protect Duty requirements, conducting detailed gap analysis to identify areas requiring enhancement or development. We provide timeline planning for achieving compliance within required deadlines and deliver cost-benefit analysis of different compliance approaches to optimise your security investments.

 

Risk Assessment & Security Planning

Darivo conducts detailed threat assessments specific to your venue type and location, analysing vulnerabilities within your building design, operational patterns, and local factors. We develop proportionate security measures appropriate to identified risks and integrate these seamlessly with your existing safety and security procedures to maximise effectiveness.

 

Policy Development & Implementation

We create Protect Duty-compliant security policies and procedures tailored to your organisation, including emergency response protocols covering evacuation and lockdown procedures. Our comprehensive staff training programs cover threat recognition and response procedures, supported by documentation systems that ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

 

Ongoing Support & Training

Our team delivers practical implementation guidance ensuring smooth transition to new requirements, with staff training covering all aspects of Protect Duty compliance. We provide management briefings on legal obligations and ongoing responsibilities, offering continuous consultation throughout your compliance journey and beyond.

 

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Why Act Now

Early Preparation Delivers Real Advantages

 

Operational Benefits

Early preparation enables phased implementation without operational disruption, allowing your staff to become familiar with new procedures well before legal deadlines take effect. Organizations can spread compliance costs across multiple financial periods through effective budget planning, while demonstrating security leadership to customers and stakeholders provides significant competitive advantage.

 

Enhanced Security

Preparing now improves threat awareness across all organizational levels and enhances emergency preparedness for various incident types beyond terrorism alone. Early implementation strengthens your security culture, creating ongoing benefits that extend well beyond basic compliance requirements, while demonstrated risk management improvements may result in reduced insurance costs.

 

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Why Choose Darivo

Proven Expertise in Counter-Terrorism Compliance

Darivo Ltd brings unique expertise combining law enforcement background with government security experience, providing deep insight into threat assessment, response planning, and regulatory compliance requirements. Our practical implementation focus delivers proportionate, cost-effective solutions backed by an established reputation serving both government and private sector clients. We maintain a confidential approach protecting sensitive security information throughout all engagements, offering long-term partnership and ongoing support that extends well beyond initial compliance implementation.

 

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Get Started Today

Your Path to Confident Compliance

Initial Consultation – We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your venue, operations, and specific Protect Duty obligations, helping identify your unique requirements and develop a tailored compliance strategy.

 

Compliance Planning – Based on the initial assessment, we develop a detailed compliance plan outlining required actions, timelines, and resource requirements, providing a clear roadmap to successful Protect Duty compliance.

 

Implementation Support – Our team provides hands-on support throughout implementation, ensuring new security measures integrate effectively with your existing operations while meeting all legal requirements.

 

Ongoing Partnership – Protect Duty compliance is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time project. Darivo provides continued support, training updates, and compliance monitoring to ensure sustained success.