Martyn’s Law in action: New protective security assets for businesses and organisations

4th February 2026Andrew Staniforth, Policing Insight

This year will see the launch of two new counter-terrorism initiatives in the UK – a register of specialists who can provide protective security and preparedness advice for businesses and organisations, and a new regulation training individuals to provide counter-terrorism advice and preparedness measures in the workplace – which are both part of the broader response to the Manchester Arena bombing under the aegis of what has become known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, as Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth explains.

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Martyn’s Law in action: New protective security assets for businesses and organisations

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