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Martyn’s Law Q&A: What the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Means for Your Premises
A loud bang. Shouting. Panic. No one knows what’s going on, but the noise signals danger. People run. The crowd surges towards the exits, driven by instinct, desperate to escape.
In a terrorist attack, the danger isn’t just the threat itself – it’s the chaos that follows. That’s exactly why Martyn’s Law exists, designed to strengthen public safety by ensuring premises plan for and protect against the threat of terrorism.
Below, we answer the most common questions organisations are asking about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, what Martyn’s Law compliance looks like and how to ensure your emergency procedures protect everyone.
"Right Place, Right Time: Positioning Your Evac+Chairs for Maximum Safety"
The Moment That Changes Everything
It’s 2:17 PM. The fire alarm blares through your building. Smoke begins to fill the stairwell and chaos erupts. People are rushing to escape. Somewhere on the second floor, someone with reduced mobility needs urgent help. It could be a colleague using a wheelchair, a visitor recovering from surgery, an employee with a broken leg or a heavily pregnant team member. It might even be someone experiencing a panic attack, asthma flare-up or dizziness from a medical condition. In an emergency, disabilities aren’t always visible – but the need for a safe evacuation is always real. Every second counts. In that moment, the location and readiness of your Evac+Chairs is not just important – it could save a life.
"Why Do You Need an Evac+Chair?"
The Answer Could Save Lives! When the alarm sounds, every second counts. But what happens if someone in your building can’t use the stairs? It’s a question too many businesses don’t ask until it’s too late.
We believe that evacuation shouldn’t be a guessing game. It’s a critical part of your safety strategy and it demands a clear, reliable solution. Here’s why your organisation absolutely needs an Evac+Chair.
"Who Needs an Evac+Chair?"
The Answer Might Surprise You! When it comes to emergency evacuations, the instinct might be to think: “We just need to help wheelchair users.” What if we told you the people who need evacuation assistance don’t always fit the picture we expect? That many more of your employees, visitors or customers could find themselves unable to safely exit your building, even if they look completely “able-bodied”?
We’ve seen time and time again how the assumptions around mobility impairments can leave businesses dangerously unprepared. So, let’s challenge those assumptions and break the stigma together.
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