Martyn's Law – A Simple Guide for Your Building
Martyn's Law (also called the Protect Duty) is new UK legislation designed to help keep people safe in public places. It isn’t complicated or intimidating — it’s about making sure buildings that welcome the public have clear communication and basic safety procedures in place.
What Is Martyn's Law?
Martyn's Law is designed to improve public safety by helping staff communicate clearly during an emergency. It encourages venues to think ahead, plan simple procedures and ensure that people can hear important announcements.
It applies to a wide range of buildings such as leisure centres, council buildings, libraries, community venues, schools, police estates and event spaces – anywhere members of the public regularly visit.
The purpose is straightforward: to help organisations be prepared and communicate effectively when it matters most.
What Might Your Responsibilities Be?
- Communicate clearly in an emergency – staff must be able to make announcements that can be heard throughout the building.
- Have simple, practical procedures in place – staff should know who makes announcements, who guides people and what steps to follow.
- Ensure evacuation routes can be communicated – people need to know where to go, even in noisy or busy areas.
- Support visitors with hearing loss – hearing loops and speech transfer systems help ensure everyone receives important information.
How JPS Systems Can Help
We work with councils, leisure centres, schools and public buildings every day, so we understand the realities of busy, multi-use spaces. You don’t need a complicated system — just something clear, reliable and easy to use.
- Improved PA coverage
- Zoned announcements
- Emergency override features
- Installation and testing of hearing loops
- Staff guidance and demonstrations
- Ongoing servicing and maintenance
Friendly, Practical Support
Martyn's Law is about improving communication and ensuring staff know what to do in the events that matter. We help organisations take sensible, achievable steps that suit their site and their budget.
We’re happy to visit your site, assess your systems and talk through your options in plain language.