20-11-2025
The Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISG) Annual Conference at the La Mon Hotel once again brought together leading professionals across health, safety, and security. As conversations intensify around Martyn’s Law ahead of its planned implementation, this year’s event provided timely insights and invaluable collaboration opportunities.
Diamond Systems was proud to exhibit for the second consecutive year and to continue supporting the NISG community in its shared mission: keeping people safe.
Thank you to everyone who visited the Diamond Systems stand throughout the day. Our team—Paul Doherty and Conor McCreesh—enjoyed discussing a range of industry-leading solutions, including:
These products and services continue to support organisations across Northern Ireland as they review and strengthen their safety arrangements.
The conference agenda, expertly hosted by Ronan Kelly, featured an impactful keynote from Figen Murray OBE, whose advocacy led to Martyn’s Law receiving Royal Assent in April 2025. Her message underlined the importance of proactive safety planning and highlighted the journey toward full implementation, anticipated by April 2027.
Diamond Systems fully supports the aims of Martyn’s Law and the positive changes it will bring to public venue protection.
A panel discussion featured our Joint Managing Director, Angela Bennett, Jenny Penrose from the Odyssey Complex and Tony Stafford of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and explored the practical implications of Martyn’s Law and the steps venues should be taking now.
As part of this session, Angela contributed insights on the essential role of CCTV in venue safety, emphasising:
These principles align with the core objectives of Martyn’s Law: improving situational awareness and enabling timely responses.
Diamond Systems was pleased to attend the conference alongside guests from several of Northern Ireland’s most iconic venues, including The Odyssey Complex, ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, the Grand Opera House, and the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park. Each plays a significant role in delivering safe and secure experiences for the public.
In the evening, we were also joined by our insurance broker, Willis Insurance and Risk Management, and members of the PSNI. As event sponsors, we were pleased to highlight the ongoing collaboration, professionalism and shared values within the NISG network.
With Martyn’s Law entering the implementation phase, now is the right time for venues and duty holders to review risk assessments, strengthen physical and digital security measures, and ensure staff are trained and prepared.
Diamond Systems can support you with:
To learn more about what we showcased at the NISG Annual Conference—or to discuss how we can support your Martyn’s Law preparations—please get in touch with our team.
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