| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 | Foundational health and safety law for Great Britain. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 | Requires risk assessments and preventive measures. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 | Ensures workplaces meet minimum requirements. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) | Reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences. | Incident Reporting |
| Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 | Establishes corporate liability for gross failings in health and safety. | Corporate Liability |
| Data Protection Act 2018 | UK GDPR implementation; governs personal data handling for events and venues. | Data Protection |
| Equality Act 2010 | Sets accessibility and non-discrimination standards for venues and events. | Accessibility |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 | Primary fire safety legislation for England and Wales — applies to non-domestic premises. | Fire Safety (England/Wales) |
| Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 | Sets flammability standards for upholstered furniture in public spaces. | Fire Safety (Furnishings) |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 | Certification and safety requirements for sports grounds. | Event Safety (Sports Grounds) |
| Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 | Safety requirements for sports venues and places of entertainment. | Event Safety (Venues) |
| Licensing Act 2003 | Licensing for alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshment. | Event Licensing |
| Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law) | Mandatory security requirements for public premises and events. | Event Security & Preparedness |
| Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 | Mandates safety requirements for gas installations at event sites. | Gas Safety |
| Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 | Requires safe electrical systems and equipment. | Electrical Safety |
| Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 | Manages risks from explosives and flammable atmospheres. | Hazardous Substances |
| Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) | Requires assessment and control of hazardous substances. | COSHH |
| Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) | Health and safety standards for construction projects, including event build/break. | Construction Safety |
| The Purple Guide | Industry standard for safe event planning. | Event Safety (Best Practice) |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 | Primary fire safety legislation for Scotland. | Fire Safety (Scotland) |
| Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 | Detailed requirements for safety measures. | Fire Safety (Scotland) |
| Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 | Principal building regulations (Section 2: Fire). | Fire Safety (Design & Construction) |
| Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 | Effective 6 April 2026; AFSS and cladding bans. | Fire Safety (Design & Construction) |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 | Public Entertainment Licences. | Event Licensing |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 | Equivalent of 1974 Act; general duties. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs (NI) 2000 | Equivalent of 1999 Regulations. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regs (NI) 1993 | Equivalent of 1992 Regulations. | Workplace Health & Safety |
| Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regs (NI) 1997 | Incident reporting framework. | Incident Reporting |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 | Fire safety measures and "Responsible Person". | Fire Safety |
| Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 | Fire risk assessments, procedures, drills. | Fire Safety |
| Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 | Mandates equipment and alarms. | Fire Safety (Workplace) |
| Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 | Part E: Fire safety standards. | Fire Safety (Design & Construction) |
| Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 | Effective 6 May 2025; alarm requirements. | Fire Safety (Design & Construction) |
| Legislation / Regulation | Details | Applicable Area |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Licensing (Northern Ireland) Laws | Local council licensing for entertainment. | Event Licensing |
| Safety of Sports Grounds (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 | Certification for >5,000 spectators. | Event Safety (Sports Grounds) |
| Notification of Public Processions (Northern Ireland) | Notification to PSNI required. | Event Safety (Processions) |
| Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 | Powers for event road closures. | Event Safety (Road Closures) |