Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Send us an email Join us for a deep dive into the March 2026 edition of the eGuide, the essential regulatory manual for organising indoor events and exhibitions in UK venues. In this episode, we unpack the comprehensive guidelines established by the AEV, AEO, and ESSA to ensure the safety, compliance, and smooth operation of massive conventions. We explore the critical administrative deadlines, su...

Send us an email On April 30, 2026, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from Substantial to SEVERE , indicating that a terrorist attack is highly likely. In this critical episode, we break down what this shift means for businesses, organizations, and the general public. We examine the recent statement from the Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence...

Send us an email Welcome to Martyn’s Law in Focus . In today's episode, we provide an initial deep dive into the newly published statutory guidance issued under Section 27 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law. With the Home Office releasing this guidance yesterday, we break down what this means for venue operators, event organisers, and compliance t...

Send us an email Episode Description: Beyond Run Hide Tell – Understanding the Guide Shelter Report (GSR) In this episode, we dive into the Guide Shelter Report (GSR) , a crucial set of dynamic response principles designed to help businesses and organisations effectively respond to a terrorist attack. Developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) in consultation with busines...

Send us an email Securing the Gate – Managing Ingress and Egress Threats Welcome to Securing the Gate , the podcast dedicated to the critical phases of venue operations that often present the highest risks: ingress and egress . Drawing on expert guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) , we explore why the arrival, departure, and dispersion of crowds are predictable windows...

Send us an email The research aimed to identify actions necessary to enhance the perception of private security, revealing that views within the sector itself are mixed. Strikingly, less than half (45%) of security professionals surveyed held a positive view of the sector, and only 20% believed the general perception in society is positive. Security professionals identified the police, politicians...

Send us an email Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Tracking the Surge in a Growing Global Threat Explore the crucial findings from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) on the global phenomenon of vehicle ramming attacks (VRAs). Drawing on MTI’s proprietary database, which catalogues thousands of attacks against public surface transportation dating back to January 1970, this description summarises an u...

Send us an email This podcast explores new evidence and foundational assumptions concerning public behaviour during perceived hostile threats, such as marauding terrorist attacks (MTAs) and crowd flight incidents resulting from false alarms. We challenge the widespread misconception of "mass panic" and "mindless stampedes," which often fail to account for observable actions in...

Send us an email Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme , a guidance document from the Home Office that offers funded security measures to certain places of worship and associated community centers in England and Wales. This scheme covers protective items like CCTV, alarms, and secure doors , including installation and one year of maintenance. Eligibility for the program requires the applica...

Send us an email In this episode of The Deep Dive , we explore ACT for Local Authorities — the UK-wide initiative led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) designed to help councils and local government partners integrate counter terrorism measures into everyday operations. We break down how this programme fits into the UK’s CONTEST strategy , focusing on the Protect and Prepare strands, and discuss...

Send us an email The source provides comprehensive guidance on personal security , detailing measures individuals can take to protect themselves and their families from various threats, ranging from criminals to extremists. It organizes advice around three core areas: physical security at home and while traveling, situational awareness for staying safe in public and during meetings, and online sec...

Send us an email The provided source is guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) focused on the mitigation of terrorist threats at crowded venues specifically during the phases of ingress and egress . This document is aimed at venue operators, security professionals, and event managers for any location where crowds might form, such as stadiums and festivals. It addresses the...

Send us an email The source provides comprehensive guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) for developing security policies and procedures to counter threats like terrorist incidents. It focuses on three primary responses— Evacuation, Lockdown, and Invacuation —explaining the purpose and steps for each, which must be adapted to a premises' unique circumstances. The doc...

Send us an email The source is an advice note detailing strategies for minimizing risk to pedestrian queues from a Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) attack . It establishes that vehicles pose a realistic and widely accessible threat often employed by terrorists, who typically disregard traffic laws to maximize harm. The document provides guiding principles for organizations, focusing on risk management an...

Send us an email The provided source, an excerpt from the 2015 article "Decision inertia: Deciding between least worst outcomes in emergency responses to disasters" by Alison et al., explores the cognitive phenomenon of "decision inertia," which is the failure to act when a decision-maker struggles to choose between equally difficult outcomes. The research utilizes a Naturalist...

Send us an email The source is an excerpt from a Threat Recognition Guide intended for security professionals in the UK, provided by the NPSA (National Protective Security Authority). It outlines various terrorist threat methodologies , including the use of firearms , bladed weapons , explosives , vehicles as a weapon (VAW) , fire as a weapon (FAW) , and Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR)...

Send us an email The source is an excerpt from a security risk analysis by Musaab Fagiri for The Institute of Strategic Risk Management concerning The Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Incident , a tragic vehicle-ramming attack that occurred on April 26, 2025. The analysis meticulously details the incident's synopsis, where a man with mental health issues drove into a crowd, resulting in numerous fatal...

Send us an email In this episode of The Deep Dive , we unravel the paradox of urban resilience —why, despite all the discussions, policies, and frameworks designed to strengthen cities against crises, they seem more vulnerable than ever. From the impacts of climate change to societal fractures, the road to resilience is far more complex than it appears. We explore the critical elements of urban re...

Send us an email In this episode of The Deep Dive , we tackle a topic that's crucial for anyone working within complex systems: organizational disasters . From corporate collapses to tragic accidents, why do so many organizations fail to learn from their mistakes? We go beyond the blame game, exploring the deeper systemic issues that often lie hidden until it's too late. We break down th...

Send us an email Welcome to another episode of The Deep Dive , where today we’re diving into the details of the much-talked-about T errorism Protection of Premises Act 2025 , also known as Martyn’s Law . This piece of legislation has raised a lot of confusion, panic, and misconceptions, especially among businesses and event organisers in the UK. In this episode, we break down the myths and give yo...