Martyn’s Law: Preparing Public Spaces for a Safer Future Webinar 15/09/2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 pm
💻 Location: Online
This session provides a clear introduction to Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), inspired by the 2017 Manchester Arena tragedy and the legacy of Martyn Hett.
Attendees will learn:
-The origins and purpose of Martyn’s Law
-Differences between the Standard and Enhanced Tiers
-Legal duties, enforcement, and consequences of non-compliance
-Five key action areas, including risk assessments, emergency planning, and staff training
-Free tools, templates, and resources to support compliance
With the 24-month implementation period underway, this session equips venues, event organisers, and public-facing organisations with the knowledge and practical tools to ensure safety, security, and resilience in public spaces.
Speaker:
Emily Walker – Customer Success Manager at Switch
With over 10 years in the events industry, Emily has delivered everything from high-impact conferences to unforgettable awards nights. At Switch, she’s more than a project planner—Emily partners closely with clients to ensure they get maximum value from the platform.
Whether she’s sharing the latest product updates, offering proactive support, or tailoring guidance to fit each organisation’s goals, Emily is known for turning challenges into action plans and making event tech feel less daunting—even for the most traditional teams.
Emily also champions event safety through her work with the Martyn’s Law working group, helping clients and industry peers navigate this essential legislation.
Previously Head of Events at Conference Care, she led live and virtual delivery, managed multi-functional teams, and drove innovation. With deep industry experience and a passion for planning (Disney holidays included) and spending time with her children Edison and Elodie, her love for planning extends far beyond work—it’s a way of life.