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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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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How you'll tell the SIA your venue is in scope: new notification guidance
The government has published guidance on the duty to notify the Security Industry Authority about premises covered by Martyn's Law. The process is not yet live, but the detail is now clearer.
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Government publishes cost note on telling the SIA about your premises
A new GOV.UK economic note looks at the costs of the duty to notify the Security Industry Authority under Martyn's Law. The notification process is not yet live.
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This week in Martyn's Law: the regulator takes shape
The SIA is setting out its role as regulator and has closed its consultation on draft guidance, while proposed tribunal rules and fresh explainers give venues more to read as preparation continues.
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SIA opens a consultation on its Martyn's Law guidance
The Security Industry Authority has begun consulting on the guidance it plans to publish under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. This is your chance to see how the regulator intends to explain the duties before they take effect.
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Clearing up common myths about Martyn's Law
Coverage from The MJ tackles some of the misunderstandings floating around about Martyn's Law. Here is a calm look at what venue operators actually need to keep in mind while the duties are still some way off.
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What Martyn's Law Means for Hotels Ahead of 2027
An industry report looks at how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 could shape hotel operations before the duties are expected to begin in spring 2027. Here is a calm summary for anyone running a hotel, function room or event space.
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Local coverage highlights the road ahead for venues under Martyn's Law
A Manchester Evening News report has drawn fresh attention to how venues will be expected to prepare under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Here is a calm summary of where things stand.
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Guidance for venues under Martyn's Law has been published
The BBC reports that official guidance to help venues prepare for Martyn's Law has been published. The duties themselves are not yet in force, so now is a good time to read up and get familiar.
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New readiness guidance for venues is now doing the rounds — here's how to use it
Fresh Martyn's Law guidance for venues and business premises has been published. It's a good moment to read up and start preparing, even though the duties are not yet in force.
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Inverclyde Council starts reviewing school safety plans ahead of Martyn's Law
A Scottish council has begun looking at how its schools would meet the new premises security duties, an early sign that public bodies are preparing well before the rules take effect.
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Inverclyde Council starts reviewing school safety plans ahead of Martyn's Law
A Scottish council is looking again at how its schools would respond in an emergency as it gets ready for Martyn's Law. It's an early sign of how public bodies are beginning to prepare.
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Pool Re welcomes the publication of statutory guidance under Martyn's Law
Pool Re, the UK's terrorism reinsurance body, has issued a statement responding to the publication of the Section 27 guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
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SIA seeks views on its section 12 guidance for Martyn's Law
The Security Industry Authority has opened a consultation on the guidance it will issue under section 12 of Martyn's Law. It is a chance for venue operators to help shape the advice before the duties begin.
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Beyond box-ticking: why Martyn's Law is about everyday operations, not paperwork
An events industry piece argues that preparing for Martyn's Law is less about compliance forms and more about building security into how a venue runs day to day. Here's what that means for operators.
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SIA Shares Latest Progress on Getting Ready for Martyn's Law
Laura Gibb, the SIA's Executive Director for Martyn's Law, has published an update on how preparations for the new regime are coming along ahead of commencement.
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Local council bodies back new Martyn's Law statutory guidance
The National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council Clerks have welcomed the publication of statutory guidance for Martyn's Law, which should help those running community venues understand what will be expected.
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Government publishes early guidance to help venues get ready for Martyn's Law
GOV.UK has released guidance explaining Martyn's Law and how premises can start preparing. The duties are not yet in force, but the material gives operators a head start.
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Report finds many staff still haven't heard of Martyn's Law
A sector report suggests awareness of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 remains low among frontline staff. With duties expected in 2027, now is a good time to start familiarising your team.
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Home Office puts out early guidance on Martyn's Law
The Home Office has published guidance explaining how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will work. It is a chance for venues to start reading up before the duties begin.
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What Martyn's Law will mean for pubs — a plain-English look ahead
Trade press for the pub sector has set out the kind of preparation landlords can expect under Martyn's Law. The duties are not yet in force, so now is a good time to get familiar.
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SIA seeks input from local councils on Martyn's Law preparation
The Security Industry Authority has asked to hear from local councils and their clerks as it develops its role under Martyn's Law, according to the Society of Local Council Clerks.
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This week in Martyn's Law: the SIA settles into its regulator role
The SIA is building out its role as regulator, its consultation on draft guidance has closed, and new detail has emerged on how appeals to the Tribunal may work. Nothing is enforceable yet — this is a good moment to familiarise and prepare.
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Home Office publishes Martyn's Law guidance while the SIA opens a consultation
The Home Office has released official guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and the SIA — the regulator — has opened a consultation. Both are useful reading as venues prepare, though the duties are not yet in force.
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Government publishes first guidance to help venues get ready for Martyn's Law
Official guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 has been published, giving venue operators an early chance to understand what the new duties will involve before they take effect.
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Comment piece frames Martyn's Law as a shared duty of care
An opinion article in The Developer argues that Martyn's Law shifts responsibility for protecting the public from terrorism onto those who run and design public spaces. Here is what it means for venues as they prepare.
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Regulator asks venues to help shape Martyn's Law readiness work
The SIA, which will oversee Martyn's Law, is inviting premises and events to get involved in preparing for the new duties ahead of commencement.
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Official Martyn's Law guidance has now been published
New guidance for Martyn's Law has been made available, giving venue operators an early chance to understand what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will ask of them before the duties take effect.
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A timeline of Martyn's Law: how we got here and what comes next
A trade publication has set out the story of Martyn's Law so far — from the 2017 Manchester Arena attack to Royal Assent and the run-up to commencement. Here is what venue operators should take from it.
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Church network frames Martyn's Law as an act of care, not just compliance
The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches has published reflections on how churches can prepare for Martyn's Law, presenting readiness as part of looking after the people who gather.
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Visit West publishes a Martyn's Law primer for local venues
The regional tourism body Visit West has shared an explainer on Martyn's Law, helping operators across its area get to grips with what the new duties will involve. It's a useful nudge to start familiarising yourself now.
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Legal analysis unpacks the statutory guidance behind Martyn's Law
Law firm Lewis Silkin has published an overview of what the statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 could mean for organisations. It is a useful primer while venues wait for the duties to begin.
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Why 'readiness' beats 'compliance' when preparing for Martyn's Law
An industry piece argues that venues should think about getting ready for Martyn's Law as an ongoing habit, not a one-off box-ticking exercise. Here's what that mindset means for pubs, halls and churches ahead of the expected 2027 start.
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SIA opens a consultation on how Martyn's Law will work
The Security Industry Authority, the regulator for Martyn's Law, has launched a consultation. It's a chance for venues to see how the rules may be applied and to have a say before the duties begin.
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Draft statutory guidance for Martyn's Law starts to take shape
The Society of Local Council Clerks has flagged draft Section 12 statutory guidance for Martyn's Law. It is a first look at the official advice that will sit behind the Act — and it is still in draft.
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Law firm flags the countdown to Martyn's Law going 'live'
A legal commentary from Burges Salmon looks ahead to the point when Martyn's Law duties begin to apply, with commencement still expected in spring 2027. Here is what the timeline means for everyday venues.
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SIA to run webinars on its draft Martyn's Law guidance
The Security Industry Authority is holding webinars to walk people through its draft guidance for Martyn's Law, giving venue operators an early look at how the regulator's approach is taking shape.
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Consultation opens on how tribunal appeals under Martyn's Law would work
The government is consulting on changes to tribunal rules that would set out how applications for a determination under section 11 of Martyn's Law are handled. It is a procedural step, not a new duty for venues.
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Martyn's Law round-up: the regulator takes shape
This week brings news on the SIA settling into its regulator role, its guidance consultation closing, and proposed tribunal rules. None of it changes the timeline — duties are still expected in spring 2027 — but it gives venues a clearer picture of what to prepare for.
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Home Office publishes its first venue guidance for Martyn's Law
The Home Office has released guidance to help venues understand what Martyn's Law will ask of them. The duties are not in force yet, so this is a chance to read up and prepare calmly.
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Statutory Guidance for Martyn's Law: What the Overview Tells Venues
Law firm Irwin Mitchell has published a background and overview of the statutory guidance that will support the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Here's what venue operators should take from it.
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Insurance brokers turn attention to Martyn's Law as venues weigh their responsibilities
Trade coverage suggests insurance brokers are starting to factor Martyn's Law into the advice they give venues, as expectations around premises safety and liability shift ahead of the new duties.
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Museums and heritage sites: what Martyn's Law means for your venue
Sector coverage looks at how Martyn's Law will affect museums, galleries and heritage attractions. The duties are not in force yet, so now is the time to get familiar.
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Readiness Trackers Emerge to Help Venues Prepare for Martyn's Law
A new readiness tracker has been highlighted as a way for premises to organise their preparations for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It is one of a growing number of tools aimed at helping venues get ready before the duties take effect.
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Hospitality in focus: how Martyn's Law will touch pubs, bars and restaurants
A trade press piece looks at what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will mean for hospitality businesses. The duties are not in force yet, so now is the time to get familiar.
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Birmingham business district hosts workshop on Martyn's Law statutory guidance
Colmore Business District has flagged a workshop focused on the Section 27 statutory guidance under Martyn's Law — a sign that local groups are starting to help venues get ready ahead of the Act's expected 2027 start.
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Healthcare sector turns its attention to Martyn's Law readiness
A healthcare trade title has highlighted how organisations are starting to prepare for Martyn's Law. It is a useful reminder that the time to familiarise and plan is now, well ahead of the duties starting.
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