The Government recently consulted on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) bill now referred to as 'Martyn’s Law,' on the 'standard tier' of premises (those with a capacity of 100-799) before it goes to parliament.
This consultation has now closed
It seems government has listened to the many voices which explained last year that the bill’s draft provisions were not practicable for smaller volunteer-run premises. We think the new proposals for standard tier premises are more realistic and achievable for the owners or managers of such sized buildings.
These more reasonable expectations on premises (in terms of what they are supposed to plan for and communicate to their staff, volunteers and hirers) may also mean Making Music members would no longer be at risk of having complex procedures and training delegated to them as hirers of spaces, though there is still a lack of clarity on how responsibility would be shared between building owners/managers and those hiring the premises.
Making Music has responded to the consultation on behalf of members. However, we encourage anyone who owns, manages or uses spaces with a capacity between 100-799 to also add their voice to this consultation. We have attached the Making Music response to the consultation here for reference only, as a response in your own words is likely to have more impact.
Making Music members can also access a briefing document with more information and all the questions that come up in the consultation (link below).
