North Wales college launches Martyn's Law courses for local businesses

The North Wales Pioneer reports that Coleg Cambria, a further education college, is now offering qualifications and courses connected to Martyn's Law. These are aimed at local businesses and organisations that want to learn more about preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It is one of a growing number of training providers responding to interest in the new regime.

The Act's duties are not yet in force. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed. So there is no obligation to book any course right now. For pubs, churches, halls and event teams, this is simply another route to build understanding of what the Act will ask of standard and enhanced tier premises. Training like this can help, but no single course certifies a venue or proves it meets the law, and the Act does not require any particular qualification.

Standard tier covers premises where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at the same time. Enhanced tier covers 800 or more. Staff count towards that figure. Knowing which tier you are likely to fall into will help you judge how much preparation is sensible for your setting.

There is no rush. If structured learning suits your team, local college courses are worth considering alongside free resources and your own planning. Use this time to familiarise yourself with the basics and think through who may be on site at busy times. The SIA's notification process is not yet live, so there is nothing to register at this stage.