Martyn’s Law, as it develops
We track the official sources — legislation, Home Office guidance, the SIA and ProtectUK — and write up what changes in plain English, with a line on what it means for venues. Every update links the original source so you can read it in full.
The Act’s duties are not yet in force (expected spring 2027), so this is here to help you prepare calmly — not to rush you.
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This week in Martyn's Law: the SIA steps up, and clarity on scope
The regulator is laying the groundwork for its role, fresh material explains who is in scope, and the retail sector is starting to work through what preparation looks like. Here is what stood out and why it matters.
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Martyn's Law and the Protect Duty: what businesses are starting to read up on
Trade coverage is again explaining the Protect Duty under Martyn's Law for businesses. The duties are not in force yet, but now is a sensible time to get familiar.
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Equestrian events: what horse shows and venues should know about Martyn's Law
Horse & Hound has flagged that equestrian events could fall within Martyn's Law. If your showground or competition regularly draws big crowds, now is a good time to start preparing.
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What Martyn's Law could mean for charity trustees and the premises they run
Law firm Blake Morgan has looked at how charity trustees can get ready for Martyn's Law. If your charity runs a hall, church, venue or event space, now is a good time to understand where you might fit.
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Football clubs get a new white paper on preparing for Martyn's Law
A new industry white paper looks at what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 could mean for football clubs and stadiums. It is a useful prompt for any sports venue to start thinking ahead.
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Why the first few seconds matter: thinking through lockdown as part of your readiness
An industry article looks at how quickly a venue can start to protect people in an emergency, and why a clear first action makes all the difference. It's a useful prompt as you prepare for Martyn's Law.
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A new 'TO PROTECT' awareness video on Martyn's Law is doing the rounds
An industry publication has flagged a short video explaining Martyn's Law. It is a useful prompt to start getting familiar with the Act ahead of commencement, expected in spring 2027.
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University security body releases a video to help campuses get ready for Martyn's Law
AUCSO, the association for university and college security staff, has published a new video explaining how the education sector can start preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It is a prompt for anyone running large venues to begin familiarising themselves with the duties.
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A new postgraduate course on Martyn's Law readiness has launched
A UK university has introduced what is described as the first postgraduate qualification focused on preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It signals a growing pool of specialist knowledge, but it is not something most venues will need.
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A new postgraduate certificate aimed at Martyn's Law is being offered
A trade magazine reports that a postgraduate certificate focused on Martyn's Law has appeared. It is aimed at professionals, and most venue operators will not need it to prepare.
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What Martyn's Law Preparation Looks Like for Shops and Retail Spaces
A new legal briefing looks at how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 may affect the retail sector. Here is what shop and store managers can take from it.
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Cardiff Met introduces a Martyn's Law training qualification
Cardiff Metropolitan University has launched a qualification focused on Martyn's Law, reflecting growing interest in how organisations can prepare for the new duties.
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Charities and Martyn's Law: why trustees should start thinking about governance now
A legal commentary looks at how charities can prepare for Martyn's Law ahead of 2027, linking the new duties to good governance and wider risk planning. Many churches, community halls and charity-run venues fall within scope.
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Security body nudges venues to start preparing for Martyn's Law
A piece from a university security association raises a simple question: are premises ready for Martyn's Law? It is a useful prompt to begin familiarising yourself now, well before the duties take effect.
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Charities and trustees: why Martyn's Law is a governance job, not just a security one
A legal commentary urges charities to start thinking about Martyn's Law as part of their wider governance and risk planning ahead of commencement, which is expected in spring 2027.
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Welsh college adds a Martyn's Law course to its adult learning list
Coleg Cambria in Wales has launched new adult courses, including one covering Martyn's Law — a sign that training providers are starting to build awareness of the coming duties.
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Law firm publishes a plain overview of Martyn's Law for premises operators
Legal firm Mishcon de Reya has put together a summary of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It is a useful recap of the basics while venues get ready for the duties.
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How a venue's main use shapes where it sits under Martyn's Law
A legal update looks at the "principal use" idea — how the main purpose of a premises helps decide whether it falls in scope of Martyn's Law and at which tier. Here is what that means for operators as they prepare.
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Where smaller venues sit under Martyn's Law: the standard tier explained
A trade article looks at the mid-sized venues that fall into Martyn's Law — those expecting 200 to 799 people. Here is what the standard tier means for pubs, halls and places of worship getting ready.
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Public debate continues over what Martyn's Law can and can't do
A letters exchange in The Times has aired different views on the part Martyn's Law plays in preventing terrorism. It's a useful reminder that the law sits alongside, not in place of, wider security efforts.
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What festival organisers should start thinking about under Martyn's Law
A festival trade outlet has set out the key points organisers need to understand about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. The duties are not in force yet, but outdoor and temporary events are firmly in scope, so early planning pays off.
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New GOV.UK Note Explains How to Classify Premises With More Than One Use
The Home Office has published guidance on working out the "principal use" of a building when it serves two or more purposes under Martyn's Law. It helps mixed-use venues decide which rules apply.
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The SIA Sets Out How It Will Support Venues Getting Ready for Martyn's Law
The regulator for Martyn's Law has shared an update on the help it plans to offer and the work underway on its notification system. Here's what venue operators should take from it.
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SIA responds to FOI request on its inspection record and Martyn's Law plans
The Security Industry Authority has published its reply to a Freedom of Information request covering its past inspection activity and how it is preparing to regulate Martyn's Law.
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Shropshire business event helps local employers get ready for Martyn's Law
A chamber of commerce event in Shropshire set out what the new premises duties mean for local employers, part of a growing wave of local awareness sessions as spring 2027 approaches.
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Restaurants: a checklist for getting ready for Martyn's Law
A hospitality trade article sets out practical points restaurants should think through ahead of Martyn's Law. Here's what it means for food-led venues, in plain terms.
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Martyn's Law round-up: the regulator, the paperwork, and the road to 2027
This week brought fresh detail on the SIA's role as regulator, new factsheets, and proposed tribunal rules — useful signposts as venues keep preparing for duties expected in spring 2027.
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College in Wrexham adds Martyn's Law to its adult course list
Coleg Cambria has added a Martyn's Law course to its new adult learning programme, a sign that training providers are starting to build the Act into their offerings.
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Welsh college adds a Martyn's Law course to its adult learning line-up
Coleg Cambria has added Martyn's Law to its new adult course offering, a sign that training providers are starting to build practical support around the Act ahead of it coming into force.
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Martyn's Law draws international interest as Sydney Opera House reportedly opens talks
LBC reports that the approach behind Martyn's Law is attracting attention overseas, with the Sydney Opera House said to have begun talks with campaigner Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother.
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Nottingham business body flags Martyn's Law as one to watch for local venues
Marketing Nottingham has pointed local operators towards the latest on Martyn's Law. The duties are not in force yet, but now is a sensible time to get familiar with what is coming.
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This week in Martyn's Law: the regulator, the paperwork and the road to 2027
A batch of official material has landed, from the SIA's role as regulator to draft tribunal rules and updated factsheets. Nothing changes what you must do today, but it does sketch out how the regime will work when the duties begin.
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Business group explains Martyn's Law to Aberdeen and Grampian members
The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has published a plain overview of Martyn's Law and who it affects. It is a useful reminder to start familiarising your venue with what is coming.
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Council clerks offered a Martyn's Law webinar to help prepare local venues
The Society of Local Council Clerks is running a webinar on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, aimed at helping local councils understand what the new rules may mean for the buildings and events they manage.
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A new self-assessment tool for Martyn's Law readiness gets a mention
Professional Security Magazine has flagged a self-assessment tool aimed at helping premises get ready for Martyn's Law. Here is what that means for venues while the duties remain in the preparation stage.
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Legal commentary tracks progress on Martyn's Law rollout
A Solicitors Journal piece rounds up where things stand with implementing Martyn's Law. The headline point for venues is unchanged: the duties are still being prepared, and there is time to get ready.
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Trade press tells pubs to start preparing now for Martyn's Law
An industry report is encouraging pub operators to begin getting ready for Martyn's Law well ahead of the expected 2027 rollout. Here is what that means for landlords and how to use the time.
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Schools are asking more security questions as Martyn's Law approaches
Industry reporting suggests schools are increasingly reaching out about security ahead of Martyn's Law. Here is what that means if you run a venue and want to get ahead too.
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SIA shares a fresh update on its Martyn's Law role
The Security Industry Authority, the regulator for Martyn's Law, has issued an update on its work preparing for the new duties. The details are limited, but it is a useful reminder to keep an eye on official channels.
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Schools look at security tech as they prepare for Martyn's Law
Trade coverage suggests some schools are reviewing security technology ahead of Martyn's Law. Here is what that means for other venues weighing their own preparations.
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SIA shares progress update and early detail on notifying premises
The Security Industry Authority has published an update on how it is preparing to regulate Martyn's Law, along with new information about the notification requirement.
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Fun fair case study puts temporary events in the Martyn's Law spotlight
A new case study from Professional Security Magazine looks at how a fun fair can prepare for Martyn's Law. It is a useful prompt for anyone running temporary or outdoor events to start thinking about readiness.
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This week in Martyn's Law
Fresh material from GOV.UK sets out the SIA's role as regulator, how the notification requirement is expected to work, and proposed tribunal rules. Nothing changes what you must do today, but it is worth reading as you prepare.
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A security firm has launched a free Martyn's Law self-check tool — here's how to think about it
Carlisle Support Services has released a free online self-assessment aimed at helping venues gauge their readiness for Martyn's Law. It is one of several private tools now appearing ahead of the duties starting.
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Prepare Calmly for Martyn's Law: Why Panic Isn't the Answer
A recent piece in the events trade press picks up a theme worth repeating: the sensible response to Martyn's Law is steady preparation, not alarm. Here is what that means for venues in practice.
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Law firm looks at what Martyn's Law means for sports clubs and stadiums
Solicitors at Farrer & Co have set out how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 could affect UK sports organisations, from large stadiums to smaller grounds and clubhouses.
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Arts Council of Wales Backs Martyn's Law Readiness Training for Venues
The Arts Council of Wales is helping arts organisations prepare for Martyn's Law through a dedicated training programme. It is a useful signal for theatres, galleries and event spaces to start getting ready now.
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This week in Martyn's Law
Fresh government material sets out the SIA's role as regulator and how the notification process will work, while a proposed tribunal rule change fills in more of the legal detail. It is all preparation material — the duties are still expected in spring 2027.
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Why 'operational readiness' beats box-ticking for Martyn's Law
An industry piece argues that venues should treat Martyn's Law as a practical, day-to-day habit rather than a one-off paperwork exercise. Here's what that means while the duties wait to come into force.
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Notification to the SIA: what venues can start thinking about now
A legal commentary from TLT LLP looks at how the notification step under Martyn's Law is expected to work, and what venue operators can usefully prepare in advance. The process itself is not yet live.
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SIA asks event professionals to help shape its Martyn's Law systems
The Security Industry Authority is inviting people who run events to take part in user research as it builds the tools that will support Martyn's Law. It's an early chance for venue and event operators to have a say.
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Scottish legal body flags Martyn's Law for licensed premises
The Law Society of Scotland has published a licensing update on Martyn's Law, a reminder that the new duties will apply across the UK — including pubs, clubs and other licensed venues north of the border.
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Government publishes plain-English factsheets on Martyn's Law
The Home Office has released a set of official factsheets explaining the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. They are a useful, no-cost way for venue operators to get to grips with the basics.
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A plain-English refresher on what Martyn's Law will ask of venues
A legal explainer sets out the basics of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Here is what it means for venue operators as they prepare ahead of commencement.
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Rural estates and Martyn's Law: how open sites and mixed events fit the rules
A law firm has looked at what Martyn's Law could mean for rural estates that host weddings, fairs, concerts and other gatherings. The duties are not yet in force, but estates with events can start thinking about how the counts apply.
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Martyn's Law and sports grounds: what the latest coverage means for clubs and venues
A legal analysis looks at how Martyn's Law will affect UK sports organisations. Here is what it means for grounds, stadiums and clubhouses as they prepare for duties expected in spring 2027.
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SIA Publishes Explainer on Its Role as the Martyn's Law Regulator
GOV.UK has released a plain overview of Martyn's Law and how the Security Industry Authority will act as its regulator once the duties begin.
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‘Making events safer, not shutting them down’: the message for festival organisers
Coverage in the events sector stresses that Martyn's Law is meant to help gatherings go ahead safely, not to cancel them. For organisers, it's a prompt to start thinking about crowds and simple protective steps early.
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Event organisers take note: fresh commentary on getting ready for Martyn's Law
An industry piece looks at what Martyn's Law will mean for people who run events. Nothing has changed in the law itself — but it is a timely nudge to start familiarising yourself with the tiers.
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Media report links National Risk Register update to Martyn's Law preparations
A news report has connected ongoing updates to the UK's National Risk Register with preparations for Martyn's Law. The duties are not yet in force, so this is background context rather than a change for venues.
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