Martyn’s Law

Preparing Your Premises for Evacuation, Invacuation & Lockdown

By spring 2027, venues and events expecting 200 or more people will need plans for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication. Whether you operate a stadium, shopping centre, community centre or school, you will be required to demonstrate preparedness and train your staff.
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What is Martyn’s Law?

Martyn’s Law introduces new legal duties for UK premises and events to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats. The legislation comes into effect in 2027 after a two-year implementation period.

Who has to comply?

Standard duty premises (200–799 people)

Any building or event where it is reasonable to expect 200–799 individuals at one time must notify the regulator and have public protection procedures in place. These procedures cover evacuation, invacuation (moving people to a safe place), lockdown and effective communication. Physical security measures are not mandated, but staff must be trained and plans documented.

Enhanced duty premises & qualifying events (800+ people)

Venues or events expecting 800 or more people must meet all of the standard duties and undertake additional risk assessments and security measures. These organisations will also be required to submit plans for review by the regulator.

How Baldwin Boxall Helps You Comply

Our Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems combine the life‑safety features of voice alarm with the everyday utility of public address. In an emergency, PAVA delivers clear, live instructions and alerts occupants to evacuate or take shelter; during normal operation it handles announcements, paging and background music.

Unlike a basic public address system, which aren’t required to function during emergencies, our voice alarm technology is integrated with fire detection systems, designed to work without mains power and meets stringent standards such as BS 5839‑8 and EN54 parts 4 & 16. Each solution can be tailored to your building type and features redundancy and user‑friendly interfaces for reliability.

Integrated PAVA systems

Our Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems combine the life‑safety features of voice alarm with the everyday utility of public address.

40 years of expertise

For over 40 years Baldwin Boxall has developed advanced, certified emergency audio solutions in the United Kingdom.

Complete service & support

We don’t just supply hardware. Baldwin Boxall offers a complete service: consultation, system design, installation, commissioning, training and ongoing maintenance.

PAVA Systems for Martyn's Law Compliance

Discover VIGIL3, VIGIL3 Eclipse5 voice alarm and Eclipse5‑PA public address solutions.

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VIGIL3

VIGIL3 is our next generation Voice Alarm system providing the assurance of top quality British manufacturing along with a system that we have designed with the vision of future-proofing our technologies for many years to come.
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VIGIL3 Eclipse5

VIGIL Eclipse5 is a powerful stand-alone, wall-mounted PA/VA system. Ideal for fitting into building risers or places where space is limited and provides incredible flexibility when it comes to system design.

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Eclipse5‑PA

Our fully integrated system is powerful, modular, and designed to fit into tight spaces with its slim profile without compromising on quality. Whether you need a PA system for a school, shop, restaurant, or any small space, Eclipse5-PA is a perfect choice.
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Knowledge Hub

To learn more about Martyn’s Law and emergency procedures, explore our supporting blogs and articles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Martyn's Law come into effect?

Martyn’s Law is the common name for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and includes a 24‑month implementation period. The law is therefore expected to take effect around spring 2027. It will require venues and events to have plans for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and clear communication.

The BSI is considering the development of a new British Code of Practice to provide guidance on the use of sound systems for emergency communication in premises where a formal communication plan is required.

The proposed standard would address two key areas where existing guidance is limited or fragmented:

  • Terrorism related emergencies, supporting communication plans required under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law), including scenarios involving lockdown, evacuation and invacuation; and
  • Fire emergencies in high rise residential buildings, particularly where audio communication systems operate independently of the fire detection and alarm system and where clear, evolving instructions to residents are essential.

The standard would focus on communication outcomes, providing guidance on planning, design, audibility, intelligibility, testing and operation of emergency audio systems, while complementing existing fire, security and product standards rather than duplicating them.

A Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) system combines the life‑safety features of a voice alarm system with the everyday utility of a PA system. During emergencies it provides clear, live instructions and guides occupants to safety. Unlike a basic PA system, which is designed solely for music and announcements and isn’t required to work during an emergency, a PAVA system integrates with the fire alarm and is built to operate even without mains power.

Conventional sounders and strobe lights often fail to convey specific instructions; occupants may not know which exit to take or may ignore the alarm. Voice evacuation systems integrate with the fire alarm and broadcast clear, intelligible messages that tell people exactly what to do, reducing confusion and panic. They can also deliver live announcements or pre‑recorded messages targeted by zone.

Yes. Baldwin Boxall’s PAVA systems integrate with fire detection and alarm systems so they are automatically activated when a fire is detected. They can be tailored to different building types, meet standards such as BS 5839‑8, and include redundant power supplies and backup communication pathways for reliability.

Baldwin Boxall has been developing emergency audio solutions in the UK for over 40 years. Their technologies are designed and built by their UK research and development team and are certified to meet stringent safety standards.

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