Security Industry Authority
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill will impose a legal duty on certain premises and events to take steps to reduce the likelihood of physical harm in the event of a terrorist attack.
The bill is intended to ensure public premises and events are better prepared for terrorist attacks, requiring them to take reasonably practicable steps, which vary according to their capacity, to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack and reduce physical harm.
The bill is currently making its way through Parliament. While this process continues, the Home Office is the government lead for the development of this legislation. Any queries on the scope and nature of the duty and the role of the regulator for this legislation should be directed to the Home Office at: Martyns