Event details
Since 2017, the UK has experienced several terrorist attacks and it is suggested that numerous further plots have been prevented. There has been a significant diversification of the threat in the UK in recent years, with low sophistication attacks becoming more prevalent.
The new Government has now introduced the proposed Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill — better known as Martyn’s Law — to Parliament. The legislation will require qualifying public premises meeting certain capacity thresholds to implement security measures aimed at keeping the public safe and reducing the impact of terrorist attacks when they do occur.
With premises used for activities such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, health care and education amongst those caught by the proposals, the new legal duties and obligations will have a significant impact on businesses and their H&S/security advisors across the spectrum of industry sectors, with each having to face both common and unique challenges.
This webinar will cover the detail of the Bill, the latest news on its passage through Westminster. We will also look at how the health and safety professional might become involved and what implementation of the proposed new measures might look like in practice.
All attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
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Presenters
Mark Sennett
CEO
Western Business Media
Western Business Media has eight B2B publications, two awards and two live events. The markets we cover include fire safety, security, facilities management, health and safety, industrial plant and equipment, controls and drives, handling and storage and cleaning.
Previously, Mark was a journalist and an event organiser in the B2B market with over 15 years’ experience.
Rhian Greaves
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
Rhian specialises in corporate criminal defence, particularly in the fields of health, safety and environmental work. She has over 20 years’ experience advising clients across a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, waste and recycling, utilities and retail.
Rhian’s work encompasses corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, the full range of health and safety offences, environmental prosecutions and fire and building safety. She has represented clients in numerous significant cases, including in the Court of Appeal.
Rhian’s practice also includes devising and delivering bespoke training products for clients, together with advising them as to their regulatory impacts at a strategic level. In this respect, she has trained and advised Directors and senior personnel from leading FTSE100 and FTSE250 companies as well as a host of household names.
Rhian has been consistently recommended as a leading individual by Chambers & Partners, which describes her as "a fantastic lawyer - her attention to detail and good defence strategy are key strengths".
Rhian is a regular contributor to leading industry publications and is regularly invited to comment on developments within her specialist area. She is also an active member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association.
Stefan Desbordes
Associate
DAC Beachcroft
Stefan specialises in advising in relation to corporate criminal investigations and defending prosecutions brought by regulatory agencies such as the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities and Police. Stefan has acted for Plc and FTSE 100 companies, as well as SME's and individuals, across various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, transport and retail and leisure. He regularly provides initial advice and support in the immediate aftermath of major incidents, including incident investigation, executive board briefings, the instruction of appropriate industry experts, legal representation at interviews under caution and advocacy work at Magistrates' Court.
Stefan also represents companies and organisations facing Coroners Inquests as a result of fatal accidents at work or being associated with work related activity, guiding them through the process and providing representation at the Inquest. He also delivers bespoke training workshops and mock trials for clients as an effective way to encourage cultural change and compliance with health and safety processes.
Stefan has been ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in Health and Safety in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of the Legal 500 directory, and is described in client testimonial as being ‘very knowledgeable’ and ‘insightful’.