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SIA responds to FOI request on its inspection record and Martyn's Law plans

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The Security Industry Authority has published its reply to a Freedom of Information request covering its past inspection activity and how it is preparing to regulate Martyn's Law.

What happened

The SIA has released a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The request asked for details of the regulator's previous inspection work and its plans for how it will oversee Martyn's Law in the future. The document is now available on GOV.UK for anyone to read.

What it means for venues

The SIA is the regulator named in the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. This FOI response gives a small window into how the regulator is thinking about its future role. It does not change any duties or introduce new rules. The Act's requirements are still not in force, and the SIA's notification process is not yet live.

Keep the timing in mind

Commencement of the duties is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed. There is time to familiarise yourself and prepare, rather than act on anything urgently today.

What to do now

Nothing is required of you at this stage. If you are interested in how the regulator plans to operate, you can read the full FOI response via the link. Otherwise, keep working through your own readiness preparations at a steady pace.

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

Where does your venue stand?

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