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Martyn’s Law for Schools: What Education Sites Need to Know
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn's Law, introduces new legal duties designed to improve preparedness for terrorist incidents at publicly accessible premises. Although schools have always placed safeguarding at the centre of their operations, many school business managers, estates teams and academy trusts are now reviewing their security arrangements to…
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Electric Gate Safety Responsibilities for Homeowners and Managing Agents
An overview of electric gate safety responsibilities for homeowners, landlords and managing agents, including legal duties and ongoing maintenance.
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What Commercial Duty Holders Need to Know About Automated Gate Safety
An overview of electric gate safety responsibilities for homeowners, landlords and managing agents, including legal duties and ongoing maintenance.
Read moreUnderstanding UK Powered Gate Standards: EN 12453 Explained Simply
A clear explanation of EN 12453, the UK powered gate safety standard, why it matters in practice and what duty holders need to understand.
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