Government Publishes Its Collection of Documents on Martyn's Law

The government has brought together its documents about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 in one place on GOV.UK. The Act, widely known as Martyn's Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. It is named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. The collection is a reference point for the legislation as it moves towards commencement.

This is background reading, not a new set of obligations. The Act's duties are still not in force. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, and the exact date has not yet been confirmed. The Security Industry Authority will be the regulator, but its notification process is not live yet. Nothing changes day to day for pubs, churches, halls, cinemas or event spaces right now.

The Act sets two tiers based on how many people may reasonably be expected at the same time, including staff. The standard tier covers premises where 200 to 799 people may be present. The enhanced tier covers 800 or more. Knowing roughly which tier your venue is likely to fall into is a sensible first step.

There is no deadline to meet today, so there is no need to rush. You can use this quieter period to familiarise yourself with the official material, get a feel for your likely tier, and start thinking about how you would prepare. Treat it as readiness, not compliance, and keep an eye out for the confirmed commencement date and the SIA's process going live.