SIA shares a fresh update on its Martyn's Law role
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The Security Industry Authority, the regulator for Martyn's Law, has issued an update on its work preparing for the new duties. The details are limited, but it is a useful reminder to keep an eye on official channels.
What happened
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has put out an update relating to Martyn's Law, reported by Counter Terror Business. The SIA is the body named as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Beyond the fact that an update has been shared, further detail is limited, so we would not want to read more into it than is confirmed. The link below lets you read the source in full.
Why it matters for venues
The SIA will run the regulator role once the duties come into force. That includes the notification process for premises in scope. That process is not yet live, and the duties themselves are not enforceable now. Updates from the regulator are still worth tracking, because they show how the practical side of the regime is taking shape ahead of commencement.
Where things stand
Commencement of the duties is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed. Standard tier covers premises where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at the same time; enhanced tier applies at 800 or more. Both counts include staff. There is time to prepare calmly.
What to do now
Nothing urgent. Keep watching official SIA and government channels for confirmed detail rather than acting on early reports. In the meantime, it is a good moment to work out which tier your venue is likely to fall into by estimating your busiest expected attendance, staff included. That single figure will shape most of what comes next.
This is our plain-English summary. Read the original in full at Counter Terror Business.