Protect Duty, formally known as Martyn’s Law, is new UK legislation designed to improve safety and preparedness at publicly accessible locations. It places a responsibility on those who operate, manage or organise certain public spaces and events to take reasonable, proportionate steps to reduce the risk of harm from terrorist activity.
For many organisations, this has brought greater focus to understanding risk, documenting decision making and demonstrating that appropriate measures have been considered. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation can form part of this wider approach, depending on the nature of the site and the risks identified.

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Protect Duty does not prescribe specific security products or fixed solutions. Instead, it requires organisations to assess risk, consider suitable mitigation measures and take steps that are proportionate to the size, use and profile of a space.
For qualifying venues and events, this can include developing simple security plans, reviewing access points, considering how vehicles interact with pedestrian areas and ensuring that decisions are informed rather than reactive.

How HVM Fits Within Protect Duty

In locations where vehicle borne risk is identified, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation may be an appropriate and effective measure. However, it works best when selected with an understanding of how a space operates and what level of protection is genuinely required.
Mobile HVM allows organisations to respond flexibly to Protect Duty considerations. Systems can be deployed where risk is highest, adapted as layouts change and removed when no longer needed, helping avoid unnecessary permanent infrastructure. When supported by planning tools such as i-Protect, HVM decisions can also be clearly explained and justified to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Supporting Proportionate, Defensible Decisions

One of the key challenges organisations face under Protect Duty is confidence, confidence that the right questions have been asked and that decisions can be explained if required.
Pitagone UK supports clients by providing certified, tested mobile HVM systems alongside practical planning support. We help organisations understand where HVM adds value, where it may not be necessary and how it can be integrated into wider safety planning in a way that is operationally realistic and appropriate.
This approach helps clients move forward with clarity, supporting compliance, public reassurance and internal confidence without over engineering or unnecessary complexity.

A Practical Starting Point

For organisations beginning to assess the impact of Protect Duty, starting with a clear understanding of vehicle risk and site layout can be an effective first step. By combining planning tools with proven mobile HVM solutions, Pitagone UK helps turn legislative requirements into practical, workable protection on the ground.

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