Shropshire business event helps local employers get ready for Martyn's Law

A local chamber event in Shropshire was held to explain the duties under Martyn's Law — the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 — to employers in the area. Sessions like this are becoming more common as businesses and venue operators look to understand what the Act will ask of them before the duties come into force.

The duties are not yet in force. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed. That gives pub landlords, church wardens, hall managers and event organisers time to learn how the rules work. Premises where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at the same time fall into the standard tier; 800 or more sits in the enhanced tier. The count includes staff. The Security Industry Authority will be the regulator, and its notification process is not yet live.

Talks run by chambers of commerce and similar groups are a practical way to hear plain-English explanations, ask questions and compare notes with other operators nearby. They can help you work out which tier your premises is likely to fall into and what preparation might look like.

There is no need to rush or panic. Start by estimating how many people your premises can reasonably hold at once, including staff, so you know which tier applies. Keep an eye out for local awareness sessions in your area, and use this lead-in period to familiarise yourself with the Act. Official guidance and the SIA process are still to come.