For most pubs, bars and restaurants, security isn’t a single thing. It’s a combination of people, procedures, physical measures and technology all working together to reduce risk and help people respond effectively when something goes wrong. You may already have CCTV. You may have an alarm. You may employ door supervisors. You may have fire procedures and an emergency plan. But an important question remains: Do all of those measures work together as part of a coherent approa

When organisations think about emergency planning, evacuation is often the first response that comes to mind. If something goes wrong, the assumption can be simple: Raise the alarm. Get everyone out. But in a hostile incident or other serious emergency, getting people out of a building is not necessarily the safest option. The appropriate response depends on the circumstances. Sometimes people need to leave. Sometimes they may be safer moving into a building or protected inte

Protective Security Without the Fortress Mentality: Proportionate Measures That Work Good security doesn’t mean turning your premises into a fortress. When people hear the words protective security, it’s easy to imagine barriers, security guards, locked doors, CCTV cameras and layers of restrictions. Those measures can have their place. But effective protective security isn’t about putting as many security measures as possible between your organisation and the outside world.

Understanding what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 means for smaller organisations When people hear Martyn’s Law, they may immediately think about major events, football stadiums, shopping centres or large entertainment venues. But the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 commonly known as Martyn’s Law has a much broader reach. A wide range of premises and organisations that are accessible to members of the public may potentially fall within its scope.

Unsure whether your premises falls within the scope pf Martyn's Law? This article explains how occupancy can be assessed, what evidence may support the decision, and why a clear, documented and defensible position matters.