Protect Duty- Is third-party certification the answer?

In May 2022 the Queen’s Speech proposals for the next session of parliament included Protect Duty among the legislation confirmed, galvanised by the unending efforts of Figen Murray, following the tragic loss of her son in the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack and her Martyn’s law campaign.

In the latest edition of City Security Magazine, NSI’s Director of Approval Schemes, Matthew Holliday, discusses the recently published Protect Duty consultation which, in collaboration with the Counter Terrorism Alliance, NaCTSO and Pool Reinsurance, provides thought-provoking advice, guidance and best practices on a range of potential future protective responsibilities and measures to improve security at publicly accessible locations (PALs).

PALs are defined by the UK government as any place to which the public or any section of the public has access.  Matthew comments there is potential to utilise third party certification to support the wider Protect Duty solution, providing benefits for security buyers by helping them identify quality providers with appropriate technical expertise

Read Matthew’s full article in the Autumn issue of City Security Magazine

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