A new postgraduate course on Martyn's Law readiness has launched

Facilities management outlet FMJ reports that a UK institution has launched a postgraduate qualification built around responding to Martyn's Law. It is described as the first course of its kind. The qualification aims to build specialist skills in protective security and preparing premises for the new regime. Full details of the provider and course structure are set out in the linked article.

This is a sign that the sector is gearing up ahead of the duties coming into force, which is expected in spring 2027 with the exact date still to be confirmed. A specialist qualification like this is aimed at security professionals and consultants, not at the typical pub landlord, church warden or hall manager. The Act does not require you to hold any formal qualification to run a standard-tier venue.

For most venues, no. If you expect 200 to 799 people at the same time (counting staff), you fall into the standard tier, where preparation is about sensible, low-cost planning rather than academic study. A course like this may interest people who advise many sites or work in larger enhanced-tier organisations of 800 or more.

Keep your focus on the basics: understand which tier your premises may fall into, think through simple procedures, and make sure staff know their roles. The Security Industry Authority will be the regulator, though its notification process is not yet live. There is time to familiarise yourself and prepare calmly before commencement.