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As the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – better known as Martyn’s Law – approaches enforcement, it looks to set a legal duty for facility management teams across a wide range of industries to strengthen their approach to security.
SimonsVoss a leader in digital access control, is now offering facilities teams a way to assess their internal access control readiness in preparation for the new rules.
The company has launched an Access Control Readiness Survey which will provide high-footfall sites, with a quick, confidential way to evaluate how prepared they are across key access control factors – including internal door security, role-based permissions, lockdown capabilities, and audit logging.
“This isn’t about scaremongering or selling systems,” said Bruce Donald, UK Sales Manager at SimonsVoss. “It’s about giving venues a simple way to identify potential gaps and begin making changes before the law makes it a requirement.”
Martyn’s Law applies to venues where 200+ people may gather and introduces clear obligations to protect the public from the risk of terrorism. It will be overseen by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and is expected to be fully enforceable within the next 18–24 months.
While Martyn’s Law encompasses a range of preparedness factors – including evacuation procedures, staff training, and risk assessments – this survey focuses specifically on internal access control, an area where SimonsVoss, along with its integration partners, offers deep expertise and proven solutions.
SimonsVoss is known for its work with a huge range of facility management teams, such as those at Northampton Saints Rugby Club, Ravenswood House NHS and Cheadle Parish Church helping them move from traditional locking to intelligent access control across multiple zones.
The new survey is now open and free to complete:
Is Your Venue Ready for Martyn’s Law? | SimonsVoss UK
Respondents will receive a free Martyn’s Law Readiness Checklist and may be eligible for a consultation or on-site review.
Bruce added: “For facility teams juggling staff changes, high-volume entry points, and stringent safety expectations, now’s the time to assess vulnerabilities before they become compliance issues.”
For more information visit www.simons-voss.com or email uk-simonsvoss@allegion.com.
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