Recommendation MAI-146: Public education on first responder interventions
From Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 2: Emergency Response, published 3 November 2022.
Recommendation
The Home Office should consider the introduction of a public education programme to educate the public in first responder interventions.
In brief (written by this site)
The Home Office stated in February 2026 that this action was complete, recording that communications with venue operators and the public on protective security and preparedness were continuing at pace following Martyn's Law becoming an act (Cabinet Office, Feb 2026). The department had previously reported in November 2025 that the measure was in progress after accepting it in full, highlighting public engagement initiatives, the ProtectUK platform, and the rollout of Public Access Trauma kits (Cabinet Office response, Nov 2025; Cabinet Office, Nov 2025).
AI-generated summary of the record on this page, checked by a second model and automatic checks, 26 Sep 2026. The record below is the sources' own words.
Government response
Accepted in full
Delivery
Cabinet Office says completed (27 February 2026)
The Home Office works across Government and operational partners with the aim of better engaging the public about safety and security, including around first responder interventions. With Martyn's Law becoming an act and the launch of ACT for Local Authorities, communicating with operators of venues, and the general public, about protective security and preparedness continues at pace. This action is now complete.
Earlier statement on delivery (1)
Cabinet Office (14 November 2025)
The Home Office works closely with partners in policing and across Government with the aim of better engaging the public about safety and security, including around first responder interventions. Significant work continues with reference to the introduction of Martyn's Law that includes communicating with operators of venues, and the general public, about protective security and preparedness. Post-Royal assent, campaigns are being developed to reach out to duty holders and the wider public to promote good protective security and preparedness. This includes pointing responsible individuals to the ProtectUK platform which now has over 200,000 registered users. Some other initiatives have been launched over the last few years. These include the launch of Public Access Trauma (PAcT) First Aid Kits, new standards for those measures and associated communications campaigns with the public. This was delivered in partnership with Policing, Department for Health and others. These kits continue to be rolled out across the UK by local authorities and businesses working closely with security experts.
From: Manchester Arena Inquiry Recommendations Dashboard, original version (data file)
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Who has spoken
- UK Government
Response - Cabinet Office
Delivery statement