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    Martyn’s Law laid before Parliament seven years after Manchester Arena bombing

    Public events with capacity for more than 200 people will be legally required to put procedures in place to protect attendees from terrorist attacks, under draft legislation known as Martyn’s Law that was introduced to Parliament on 12 September.

    By Kerry Reals on 13 September 2024

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    Stars of the show: what goes on behind the scenes to keep people safe on TV and film sets

    Ruth Denyer has spent almost three decades working as a health and safety professional in the entertainment industry, starting out in theatre before spending 17 years at ITV and then joining global streaming service Netflix. Safety Management sat down with Ruth to discuss a range of issues, from the realities of keeping people safe on set without dampening creativity, to her role as co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) – which, alongside Ruth, will celebrate its 50th birthday next year.

    By Kerry Reals on 29 August 2024

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    Film and TV industry: entertainment must not be pursued at the expense of safety

    Recent prosecutions of entertainment companies for health and safety failings are a reminder that the duty to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees and others applies to all workplaces, organisations and workers in whatever sector or business.

    By Laura White, Pinsent Masons on 04 July 2024