Martyn’s Law (2025)

Protecting people. Preventing harm.

Martyn’s Law - named in honour of Martyn Hett, who lost his life in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack - requires venues and organisations to assess and prepare for terrorist threats. It ensures public spaces are equipped with basic safety measures and trained staff, shifting the approach from reactive to preventative.

Who It Applies To:

  • Venues with 200+ capacity (standard tier)

  • Venues with 800+ capacity (enhanced tier)

  • Events, public buildings, transport hubs and more

What’s Required:

  • Security plans and emergency procedures

  • Staff training and awareness

  • Risk assessments (enhanced tier venues)

Why It Matters:

Martyn’s Law makes preparedness a legal duty - protecting the public through proactive planning

How imabi Connect Supports You

We provide:

Tools for training and alerts

Support with emergency protocols

Real-time regional and national messaging

Step-by-step guidance for compliance

Example Sectors imabi supports

Transport

Example: A metropolitan train station

  • Real-Time Alerts & Notifications: Instantly share safety updates with staff and travellers

  • Live Location Sharing: Help users stay visible and connected during incidents

  • Staff Training Modules: Provide accessible tools to reinforce safety protocols

Education

Example: A university campus or multi-school trust

  • Host training sessions for staff and student safety awareness

  • Share live alerts and campus-wide safety instructions

  • Support lockdown and evacuation procedures

  • Reinforce emergency planning across sites and with local partners

Business

Example: A shopping centre or large office complex

  • Conduct risk assessments with imabi tools

  • Train staff on identifying and reporting suspicious activity

  • Use the platform to communicate quickly with tenants and visitors during incidents

  • Promote visible safety initiatives to reassure the public

Local Authorities

Example: A town council managing public events and venues

  • Coordinate emergency response planning across community spaces

  • Share safety campaigns and protocols with residents

  • Centralise updates from police, fire, and health services

  • Ensure compliance for council-run events, markets, and venues