Why Insurers Need a Faster Emergency Notification System in a Distributed Workforce
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The Communication Gap That’s Putting Insurers at Risk Insurance firms are under growing pressure to manage emergencies quickly and effectively. The challenge isn’t just the scale or nature of the risks they face, such as cyberattacks or system failures, but how those events are communicated and handled […]
Beyond Martyn’s Law: How Crises Control Supports Broader UK Compliance and Resilience Regulations
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive As the UK formally enacts the Protect Duty Act 2025 (commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law), organisations of all sizes are taking a closer look at their preparedness for emergencies. This includes everything from terrorist incidents and data breaches to cyberattacks and severe weather. For both SMEs […]
Martyn’s Law: Physical and Procedural Security Measures That Go Beyond CCTV
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Introduction: CCTV Alone Won’t Keep People Safe CCTV has long been a go-to security measure for public venues. But ask yourself: does it actually stop an incident from happening? Or does it just help you review what went wrong afterwards? This is where Martyn’s Law comes in. […]
Martyn’s Law for SMEs: What Small Businesses and Local Venues Must Know
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Why Martyn’s Law for SMEs Many small businesses, community centres, and places of worship operate under the radar when it comes to national security. They’re not stadiums or concert venues, and they don’t attract international headlines. But they do bring people together. And that, unfortunately, makes them […]
How to Deliver Effective Martyn’s Law Training: Awareness, Procedures and Drills
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Introduction: The Real Cost of Being Unprepared When a terrorist attack happens, there’s no time to plan your response. People need to act quickly and confidently, and that only comes from preparation. Unfortunately, many organisations, especially those responsible for public spaces or high-footfall venues, simply aren’t ready. […]
Standard vs Enhanced Tier: Which Martyn’s Law Category Are You In?
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive What Martyn’s Law Means for Your Venue The UK now has a legal requirement for venues to prepare for potential terrorist threats. That means whether you run a theatre, church, stadium or a local event space, you may need to take specific steps to improve safety. This […]
Martyn’s Law: Risk Assessment Checklist for Public Safety
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Martyn’s Law Risk Assessments: What You Need to Know The introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, brings a critical shift in how public venues across the UK must approach safety. The law now requires venues to conduct terrorism-specific risk […]
Martyn’s Law Compliance Checklist: What Businesses Need to Do Now
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When you run a public venue or business that welcomes visitors, there’s a responsibility to keep people safe. But preparing for the threat of terrorism can feel overwhelming and complex, especially with new laws on the horizon. Martyn’s Law, also known as the Protect Duty, is set […]
What Is Martyn’s Law? A Guide for Venue Operators and Organisations
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Why Martyn’s Law Matters: The Problem and the Solution In 2017, the Manchester Arena attack left 22 people dead and hundreds injured. It wasn’t just the brutality of the act that shocked the nation, but also how unprepared the venue was to handle it. There was no […]
Flood Prep: How Mass Notification Software Can Help
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive On 4 July 2025, a sudden storm sent torrents of rain crashing into the Guadalupe River. Within hours, water levels surged beyond control. Roads vanished beneath the flood, power was cut, mobile signals faded, and panic spread. Among those hit hardest was a summer camp just outside […]