Martyn’s Law (officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) requires venues to implement robust public protection measures, including monitoring, alerting, and emergency procedures.
Venues are classified by size: smaller venues (100–799 capacity) must adopt reasonable, low-cost procedures, while larger venues (800+ capacity) must carry out risk assessments, maintain documented security plans, and ensure coordinated emergency responses.
A key focus of Martyn’s Law is dynamic crowd management. Lessons from incidents such as the Manchester Arena attack demonstrate the danger of fixed evacuation routes: static instructions can inadvertently direct people toward harm. Venues now need systems that allow staff to adjust guidance in real time, directing people safely to the best available exits as situations evolve.
For Standard Duty Venues (100–799 capacity)
StreamVue helps smaller venues meet the core requirements without adding complex systems or high overhead.
How StreamVue supports Standard Duty compliance:
- Clear, consistent on-screen messaging for staff and visitors Push safety announcements or emergency instructions instantly to all screens.
- Simple, centralised control Manage all displays from a single browser interface ideal for teams with limited technical staff.
- Low-bandwidth, high-reliability streaming Emergency messages reach every connected device at once without overloading the network.
- Integration with existing camera or signal source StreamVue can use any existing HDMI/SDI feeds as part of your response plan.
This gives smaller venues the tools to demonstrate preparedness, communication planning and staff awareness — key elements of Standard Duty.
For Enhanced Duty Venues (800+ capacity)
Larger venues must meet higher standards for emergency preparedness, response coordination and security monitoring. StreamVue provides the level of control and visibility required.
How StreamVue supports Enhanced Duty compliance:
- Real-time venue-wide monitoring Distribute live CCTV, production feeds or operational cameras across control rooms and key personnel without delay.
- Automated emergency workflows Trigger scripted responses that instantly switch every screen to evacuation guidance, lockdown messages or operational notices.
- Secure, role-based access Ensure only authorised staff can view sensitive streams or trigger incident modes.
- Scalable IP distribution Multicast delivery ensures dozens or even hundreds of screens can be updated simultaneously without performance issues.
- Hybrid cloud or on-prem deployment Allows venues to meet internal security and compliance requirements while maintaining operational resilience.
This supports the enhanced obligations for major venues: coordinated communication, robust procedures and real-time situational awareness.
Martyn’s Law emphasises that venues should:
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Monitor and assess threats in real time
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Direct people safely using multiple, dynamic exit routes
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Communicate clear instructions across screens, PA systems, and signage
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Adapt guidance instantly as conditions change
StreamVue provides exactly that capability. Its cloud-managed IPTV platform allows operators to:
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Activate incident modes that instantly switch content across all displays and signage
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Provide dynamic evacuation instructions, guiding patrons away from danger
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Integrate live camera feeds for real-time situational awareness
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Restrict access so only authorised staff can control or trigger emergency messaging
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Automate workflows for lockdowns, evacuations, or staff alerts, all from a single browser interface