Insights 2 June 2026 The Statutory Guidance for Martyn’s Law Has Arrived. The Responsibility Is Now Clearer The statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law, has now been published. Named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, the legislation changes how public protection and venue security will be approached across the UK. Any publicly accessible premises expecting 200 or more individuals at any one time may fall within scope. That includes far more than large venues or major operators, extending to local authorities, universities, charities, community spaces, event organisers, and independent businesses. In simple terms, if you are responsible for running the premises, the responsibility sits with you.  The legislation introduces two compliance tiers. The standard tier applies to premises expecting between 200 and 799 people and requires proportionate but meaningful protective measures, including staff-awareness training, public protection procedures covering evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication, alongside registration requirements with the Security Industry Authority.  The enhanced tier applies to premises with an expected capacity of 800 or more people and introduces additional obligations, including formal vulnerability assessments, documented security measures, and the appointment of a senior individual accountable for compliance.  Although the Act will not formally commence for 24 months, delaying preparation would be a mistake.   The guidance is explicit that the Act is designed to produce genuine preparedness, not paperwork. There is a difference between a procedure that exists and one that would hold up under the pressure of a real incident. Evacuation plans that staff do not know about. Lockdown procedures are mapped to a building layout that’s since changed. Communication chains built on assumptions rather than tested reality. These are not hypothetical, they are common findings at premises that consider themselves well-prepared.  Getting compliance right requires an honest assessment of your premises, how people move through it, where vulnerabilities sit, and whether your current arrangements are genuinely fit for purpose, or just sufficient on paper.   This is where experienced independent security advisory becomes critical. At LMS, we have spent years working across sectors where the stakes are high and the margin for error is very low – hospitality, commercial real estate, public sector estates, data centres, and more. That depth of experience means we understand how security measures behave in practice, not just in planning documents.   We know which vulnerabilities are easy to overlook, which procedures tend to break down under pressure, and how to build something proportionate that the people who have to deliver it can actually follow.  Martyn’s Law sets a legal floor. What sits above it is a genuine security culture, embedded in how a venue operates, understood by the people working in it, and capable of responding when it matters most.  If you’re beginning to work through what the Act means for your premises or events, we are happy to talk. 

Insights 21 April 2026 Strengthening Information Integrity: LMS Achieves ISO 27001 LMS Security Advisors has successfully achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 27001 Information Security Management Standard — reinforcing our commitment to handling sensitive information with structure, accountability, and care.  For an independent Security Technical Advisor, information integrity is a fundamental part of our responsibilities. From risk assessments and technical reviews to ongoing advisory support, sensitive information sits at the centre of many client engagements. This certification enabled us to further refine the a framework for identifying, assessing, and managing information-related risks across people, processes, and technology.  “Achieving ISO 27001 is a significant milestone for LMS and reflects the standards we hold ourselves to across every part of the business. I’m incredibly proud of the whole team for the work, focus, and commitment that has gone into achieving this high standard.”— Matt Blake, Managing Director  Working across sectors including hospitality, financial services, commercial environments, data centres, and the public sector, LMS supports organisations operating in complex, high-trust environments. In these settings, safeguarding information is not just important; it’s essential to resilience, trust, and effective decision-making.  This certification reflects the discipline embedded in LMS’s day-to-day operations, from secure information handling and communication practices to maintaining clear audit trails. It provides clients with confidence that their information is managed securely, consistently, and with appropriate oversight. 

Insights 24 March 2026 Quality Assured: LMS Security Renews ISO 9001:2015 Certification LMS Security Advisors has successfully renewed its certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard, reaffirming its commitment to disciplined processes, operational consistency, and accountable delivery. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised standard that examines whether an organisation has reliable, structured, and well-managed processes. It reviews how decisions are made, how information moves through the team, how risks are managed, and how improvements are captured. For an independent Security Technical Advisor, these principles directly influence the quality of advice clients receive. Clear processes and effective oversight ensure that recommendations are carefully considered, documented, and delivered with consistency. This renewal confirms that LMS continues to operate within a disciplined quality management framework aligned with recognised international standards. Operating across sectors including hospitality, financial services, commercial environments, data centers and the public sector, LMS supports organisations facing complex physical and electronic security challenges. In such environments, structured internal processes directly underpin the clarity and reliability of external advice. This certification validates the discipline behind our work as independent Security Technical Advisors. From understanding risk and defining scope to reviewing solutions and conducting thorough audits, each stage of engagement is supported by processes designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency. It also reinforces independence, ensuring that as the organisation grows, its standards remain steady. Ultimately, the renewal provides our clients with continued assurance: that the advice they receive is delivered professionally, consistently and with the operational maturity required to support critical security decisions and to deliver long-term value.