legislation


Defective cladding – a legal perspective

In a new collaboration with regular articles from legal firm, Kingsley Napley, IFSEC Insider hears from Partners, Hannah Eales and Claire Lamkin, who provide answers to common defective cladding questions. Read More

Safety risks & RAAC

In this article, Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, explores the legislative framework in place, consequences of non-compliance, and practical considerations. Read More

IFSEC Insider’s most-read in fire safety: 2023 edition

Here we reveal the top stories that IFSEC Insider readers engaged with throughout the year! For the full articles, simply click on the linked title for each. Read More

Responsible persons urged to refresh fire safety knowledge following legislation changes during Fire Door Safety Week 2023

Warringtonfire and BM Trada are urging responsible persons to refresh their fire safety knowledge following changes to legislation in the UK. Read More

Enhanced duties of responsible persons under the Fire Safety Order: An overview

New guidance has been published on the enhanced duties of responsible persons under amendments made by the Building Safety Act. Read More

October deadline for higher risk building registration & Building Safety Act provisions approaching: What do you need to know?

A timely reminder that the 1 October 2023 deadline for higher risk building registration is fast approaching. Read More

EBOOK: Are You Ready for The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill?

Download this guide to the incoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, including what's covered, advice for businesses, and why it's been introduced. Read More

Former counter terrorism officer slams naivety of Home Affairs Select Committee scrutiny of Martyn’s Law Bill

Lloyd Major says the scrutiny to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill by a Home Affairs Select Committee is “naïve and out of touch”. Read More

Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner resigns as post looks set to be abolished

Professor Fraser Sampson, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, will step down from his role in October. Read More

The impact of Martyn’s Law and UK counter-terror strategy: Moving the goalposts for the security industry?

Investigating the anticipated impact of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law, on the UK security industry. Read More

DHF’s Michael Skelding reflects on post-Grenfell legislation and its impact on members

DHF General Manager & Secretary, Michael Skelding, looks back on this year’s developments with regards to fire safety legislation. Read More

Businesses given April 2024 deadline to comply with UK Product Security Act

Businesses impacted by the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act will need to comply by 29 April 2024. Read More

Figen Murray and the journey to Martyn’s Law: “It shocked me that I could go to a venue and just walk in”

An interview with Figen Murray as she discusses the journey to making Martyn's Law a reality, and the support she's had along the way. Read More

IFSEC Insider’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?

Read the Fire Safety Report 2023, as we look at what’s changed in the last year and what’s on the horizon for the fire safety sector. Read More

Building a better future: Why new regulations will bring about a safer industry

Rob Norton of PlanRadar provides a viewpoint on the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations and how they might bring about industry change. Read More

Fire Safety Regulations 2022: What you should be aware of

A guide to what fire and building safety professionals need to know for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Read More



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