Regulator asks venues to help shape Martyn's Law readiness work
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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.
What happened
The Society of Local Council Clerks has flagged that the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is inviting premises and events to take part in work supporting readiness for Martyn's Law. The SIA is the regulator named to oversee the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 once its duties come into force. This is about helping to shape and test how preparation works in practice, rather than any new rule taking effect.
What it means for venues
The duties are not yet in force. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed, and the SIA's notification process is not yet live. An invitation like this is a chance for operators to understand what the regulator has in mind and to feed in real-world experience from running pubs, halls, churches, cinemas and events.
Why the SIA is doing this
Involving a range of premises early helps the regulator make sure its approach is workable for different types and sizes of venue. Standard tier covers places where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at once; enhanced tier covers 800 or more. Both counts include staff. Practical input now can help make future processes clearer.
What to do now
There is nothing you must do yet. If you want to take part, look for details of the SIA's invitation through the linked source or official channels. Otherwise, keep familiarising yourself with the two tiers and where your premises might sit, and treat this as preparation time rather than a deadline.
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