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Music festival forced to switch venue amid public safety concerns
The organisers of an outdoor festival set to take place in a public park in Liverpool have switched the venue at the last minute after the city council raised public safety concerns.
Heightened security at World Cup stadium hosting key Scotland match
The news comes after thousands of ticketless fans tried to rush the turnstiles at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Manchester mourns 2017 bomb victims
Loved-ones of victims are gathering to remember in Manchester, the city shocked by the 2017 attack that claimed 22 lives.
Have your say in the Security Industry Authority’s consultation on Martyn’s Law
The Security Industry Authority, the body that regulates private security across the UK, will take over its new regulatory role at the end of the Martyn’s Law implementation period.
Government issues guidance for businesses preparing for Martyn’s Law
The new legislation covering public venues will help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives.
Venue security is already changing – Martyn’s Law campaigner
Figen Murray said she had already seen changes to security at venues and said she believed it was “beginning to be” much safer to go to public events.
New Chair for the SIA, the body set to regulate Martyn’s Law
The new Chair of the SIA (the Security Industry Authority) takes up his role today (March 1 2026). Former Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Mike Cunningham CBE QPM was appointed by the Home Office and his term as Chair will run for three years. Mr Cunningham was...
University tests its communication systems as it prepares for Martyn’s Law
University College tested the use of its communications app to send security alerts to students and staff.
In-depth podcast interview reveals how our founder was inspired to help prevent future terror attacks
The founder of The Protect Alliance (UK) told a recent in-depth podcast interview how the shocking events of the Manchester Arena bombing inspired her to work with businesses and organisations across the UK to help prevent more terror attacks. Jodie Read was...
The Protect Alliance (UK) founder links up with prestigious body to talk about Martyn’s Law
Jodie Read, the founder of The Protect Alliance (UK), will be speaking at a global risk management organisation’s webinar on the importance of Martyn’s Law next month.