Defective cladding – a legal perspective
January 23, 2024
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
December 20, 2023
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
December 6, 2023
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
September 27, 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
September 21, 2023
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?
September 12, 2023
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?
September 1, 2023
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
August 24, 2023
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
August 21, 2023
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?
August 3, 2023
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
June 27, 2023
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
May 15, 2023
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”
May 3, 2023
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?
March 29, 2023
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
March 7, 2023
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
January 23, 2023
A guide to what fire and building safety professionals need to know for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Read More