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Martyn's Law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025.
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​This Act delivers the Government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public premises and events.
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It is currently anticipated that the legislation will be in full force by late 2026.
Who is affected?
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1. Standard Tier (Capacity of 200+ people)
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These venues will be required to
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Notify the Regulator that they are responsible for premises within the scope of the Bill
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Ensure that a Responsible Person is appointed to manage compliance with the legislation.
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Consider the terrorism threat and relevant attack methodologies.
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Implement proportionate “Public Protection Procedures” to ensure that as far as reasonably practicable that impacts of a terrorist attack are reduced, with procedures for Evacuation, Invacuation, Lockdown, and Communications.
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Example Venues:
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Holiday parks (with venues/events holding 200+ people)
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Small theatres or cinemas
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Independent retail shops with high footfall
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Small sports clubs or gyms
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Places of worship
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Visitor centres​
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2. Enhanced Tier (Capacity of 800+ people)
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These venues must:
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Ensure that a Responsible Person is appointed to manage compliance with the legislation, and appoint a Designated Senior Individual, responsible for compliance with the legislation.
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Consider the terrorism threat and relevant attack methodologies.
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Implement proportionate “Public Protection Procedures” to ensure that as far as reasonably practicable that impacts of a terrorist attack are reduced, with procedures for Evacuation, Invacuation, Lockdown, and Communications.
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Implement tailored “Public Protection Measures” to provide proportionate protection against acts of terrorism, including processes, people led and physical security mitigations.
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Document compliance in a tailored document, to allow for assessment of compliance, covering the procedures and protection measures in place, and reasoning as to how this reduces risk and / or vulnerability.
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Examples venues:
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Large holiday parks or resorts
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Music venues and concert arenas
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Major shopping centres
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Stadiums and sports grounds
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Large theatres or exhibition centres
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Transport hubs (certain parts of airports, train stations)
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Major tourist attractions (e.g. theme parks, museums)
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Nightclubs and large pubs
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Universities and colleges (public areas)
