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Martyn’s Law: Safety First For Schools With IP Audio Lockdown System
As new legislation to prevent the harm of terror attacks passes into law, Nick Plumb, sales and marketing manager at Netgenium, considers how advanced IP (Internet Protocol) audio speakers can deliver improved safety and security for schools.
In the tragic aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack, in which 22 people lost their lives when a lone terrorist detonated an IED, the then Government moved to introduce new legislation to mitigate the risk of future terror attacks in public places such as schools.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed in the attack, will require public premises, where 200 or more individuals may be present, to have plans in place to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Larger premises and events where 800 or more people will be present are also affected by the move and are required to take the necessary steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism, such as having CCTV or carrying out bag searches or vehicle checks where appropriate.
The impact of ‘Martyn’s Law’ for almost 25,000 schools across England will be significant with thousands of sites and education facilities moving to improve security protocols, implementing robust emergency procedures
to prevent and reduce the
harm of terror attacks. This comes at a time when education leadership teams face tough financial constraints while looking to maintain their ongoing commitment to ensure pupils are free to learn and develop in an environment that remains as safe and secure as possible.
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