The SIA Sets Out How It Will Support Venues Getting Ready for Martyn's Law

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published an update from Laura Gibb, its Executive Director for Martyn's Law. She set out the support the regulator intends to provide to those who will have duties under the new law, and gave an idea of the preparations happening behind the scenes on the notification process. The SIA is the body that will oversee Martyn's Law once the duties come into force.

This is a signal that the regulator is building the practical support and systems that operators will eventually use. It is helpful context, not a new rule. The duties themselves are still not in force, and commencement is expected in spring 2027 with the exact date yet to be confirmed. The notification process the SIA is working on is not live yet, so there is nothing you need to register or submit at this stage.

Martyn's Law applies in two tiers based on how many people may reasonably be expected at your premises at the same time, including staff. The standard tier covers premises for 200 to 799 people. The enhanced tier covers 800 or more. Knowing roughly where your venue sits is a sensible first step in getting familiar.

Nothing is required today, but it is worth keeping an eye on official SIA and GOV.UK updates as they share more detail on support and notifications. Use the time before spring 2027 to familiarise yourself with the tiers and start thinking about your premises. Reading the full update at the link below is a good way to understand the direction the regulator is taking.