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This week in Martyn's Law: the regulator takes shape

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The SIA is setting out its role as regulator and has closed its consultation on draft guidance, while proposed tribunal rules and fresh explainers give venues more to read as preparation continues.

The SIA and its regulatory role

Several recent posts set out how the Security Industry Authority will act as the regulator for Martyn's Law. The SIA is best known for licensing the private security industry, and it is now taking on this new duty. The material explains what the regulator's role will and will not involve. For venue operators, the practical point is simple: the SIA's notification process is not yet live, so there is nothing to submit at this stage. It is worth getting familiar now with who the regulator is and how it expects to work, so you are not starting from scratch later.

Guidance and consultation

The SIA's consultation on its draft Martyn's Law guidance has now closed. This means responses are being gathered and considered before the guidance is finalised. Related updates describe the guidance, the consultation and the progress made so far. Until the final guidance is published, treat what you read as a direction of travel rather than the last word. Use it to understand the likely shape of the standard and enhanced tiers, but wait for the settled version before locking anything in.

Tribunal rules and the wider framework

There is a proposal to change tribunal rules for applications made under section 11 of the Act. This is part of building the legal machinery around the regime, covering how certain decisions could be challenged. It is background detail for most venues rather than an immediate task, but it shows the framework is being filled in piece by piece. It is a reminder that the full picture is still being assembled.

A collective effort and getting involved

Some of the newer posts frame Martyn's Law as a shared effort and point to what comes next and how to take part. This is a good moment to keep an eye on official channels, note the questions being asked, and think about how your own premises might sit within the tiers. The count of people includes staff, so consider realistic numbers for when your venue is busiest.

The timeline

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, but its duties are not in force yet. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, and the exact date is still to be confirmed. That gives real time to familiarise yourself and prepare calmly. There is no deadline pressing on you now, and nothing to enforce today. Use the coming months to read the emerging guidance and get comfortable with the basics.

Sources

GOV.UK: Martyn's Law and the SIA's role as regulator https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/martyns-law-and-the-sias-role-as-regulator

GOV.UK: Martyn's Law: a collective effort https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-a-collective-effort

GOV.UK: Proposed Tribunal Rule changes for applications under section 11 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-tribunal-rule-changes-for-applications-under-section-11-of-the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025

GOV.UK: SIA’s consultation on its Martyn's Law guidance closes https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sias-consultation-on-its-martyns-law-guidance-closes

GOV.UK: Martyn's Law: what comes next and how to get involved https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-what-comes-next-and-how-to-get-involved

GOV.UK: Martyn's Law: the SIA's new regulatory role https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/martyns-law-the-sias-new-regulatory-role

GOV.UK: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025

GOV.UK: Martyn's Law: guidance, consultation and progress https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-guidance-consultation-and-progress

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