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SIA closes its consultation on draft Martyn's Law guidance

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The Security Industry Authority has wrapped up its consultation on the guidance it plans to publish for venues under Martyn's Law. The duties remain ahead of us, but the regulator's thinking is starting to take shape.

What happened

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), the regulator for Martyn's Law, has closed its consultation on the guidance it intends to issue. A consultation is a period when an organisation invites comments on draft material before it is finalised. With the window now shut, the SIA will review the responses and work towards published guidance for premises in scope.

What it means for venues

This is a step towards clearer, official guidance, not a change to the law itself. The duties under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 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. So nothing is enforceable today.

A reminder of the tiers

The Act splits premises into two tiers based on how many people may reasonably be expected at the same time, including staff. The standard tier covers 200 to 799 people; the enhanced tier covers 800 or more. Knowing which tier your venue is likely to fall into helps you follow future guidance with confidence.

What to do now

There is no action required yet. Use this lead time to familiarise yourself with the broad shape of the Act and keep an eye out for the finished SIA guidance when it appears. Early, calm preparation now means fewer surprises later — there is no need to rush.

This is our plain-English summary. Read the original in full at Security Journal UK.

Where does your venue stand?

The free readiness checker gives you an indicative tier in about five minutes — or read the plain-English guide to the whole Act.

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