Event organisers take note: fresh commentary on getting ready for Martyn's Law
Published
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.
What happened
Corporate Compliance Insights has published a piece aimed at event organisers, walking through what Martyn's Law will mean for the way events are planned and run. It is commentary and analysis rather than new rules. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, but its duties are not yet in force.
What it means for venues
For anyone putting on events — festivals, fairs, one-off gatherings in halls or churches — the useful reminder is that headcount matters. The standard tier covers places where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at once. The enhanced tier is 800 or more. Those counts include staff and volunteers, not just ticket holders, so a busy event day can push you higher than you'd expect.
When this applies
The duties are expected to commence in spring 2027, and the exact date is still to be confirmed. The Security Industry Authority will be the regulator, and its notification process is not live yet. So there is no action you are legally required to take today, and no deadline hanging over you right now.
What to do now
Use this quiet period to think through your typical and peak attendance, so you know roughly which tier your events might fall into. Note who counts towards the total. Reading general commentary like this is a sensible way to build familiarity — just treat it as background, not as guidance on the law itself, and check official SIA information when it is released.
This is our plain-English summary. Read the original in full at corporatecomplianceinsights.com.