Building a safer workplace: ACT Training

Rebecca Egan, Specialist Licensing Paralegal

Following Martyn’s Law, raising awareness of terrorism risks and providing appropriate training has never been more important to help protect both your customers and your staff.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law, is designed to improve public safety by requiring certain venues and events to be better prepares for potential terrorist attacks.

Most local authorities now request that at least one member of staff has attended the ACT Awareness (Action Counters Terrorism) online training. The training has now been updated with a view to raise awareness even further of the threat of terrorism and empower people to recognise and report suspicious activity.

What is the ACT Awareness training?

The ACT Awareness (Action Counters Terrorism) online training offers an engaging and accessible working experience with realistic scenarios containing the latest guidance.  The training will teach you about current terrorist methods, how to identify potential indicators of suspicious behaviour, and what to do when you have concerns.

The course is available for everyone and will be particularly valuable to those working in public facing environments, crowded areas, events, retail, hospitality, transport, education and healthcare plus others.

Things you will learn from the course include:

• A better understanding of the current terrorism threats
• Recognising threats and how to respond to them and where to report them
• Help create safer working environments both for colleagues and the customer

The refreshed training is a nationally recognised programme, forming part of a wider commitment to enhance protective security across all organisations and communities.

Everyone has a role to play, and you can start by completing the course here:

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If you are in need of any guidance surrounding Martyn’s Law, please contact our licensing team at [email protected], or on 0161 832 3434.