ALL THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES ON THE UK’S NEW TERRORISM PROTECTION BILL
Martyn’s Law
✅ Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent, officially enacting it into UK law
The UK’s New Terrorism Protection Law
Martyn’s Law (officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises Bill) is a legal requirement for businesses & organisations responsible for publicly accessible spaces. It introduces mandatory security measures to prepare for & respond to potential terrorist threats.
On April 3, 2025, Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent, officially enacting it into UK law.
The government has established an implementation period of at least 24 months, to allow businesses & organisations sufficient time to understand & comply with the new requirements.
Why is Martyn’s Law Being Introduced?
The 2017 Manchester Arena attack exposed a major gap in public venue security. Many venues had no formal plans for dealing with terrorist incidents. Martyn’s Law ensures that all public venues take basic, life-saving security measures.
Find out more below about the legislation & what you’ll need to do if you manage a venue that falls under the requirements.
Who Does the Law Apply To?
The law applies across the UK & includes entertainment venues, shops, public buildings, educational institutions, places of worship, & local authority-run spaces.
This legislation introduces specific obligations for venues & events to ensure preparedness against potential terrorist threats. The Act delineates responsibilities into two tiers: Standard Duty and Enhanced Duty, based on the capacity of the premises or event.
Step-by-Step Guide
If your venue, event, or business welcomes the public, you need to prepare for Martyn’s Law.
✅ Step 1: Determine If You’re Affected
Martyn’s Law applies to publicly accessible venues with a capacity of 200 or more. Check if your venue falls into the Standard Tier (200–799) or Enhanced Tier (800+).
✅ Step 2: Develop a Basic Security Plan
For Standard Tier venues, your plan must cover:
Emergency procedures (evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place options)
Staff training so employees know how to respond to an attack
Communication plans to inform visitors and authorities
✅ Step 3: Implement Additional Security Measures (Enhanced Tier)
For Enhanced Tier venues (800+ capacity), you must also:
Conduct a security risk assessment
Document a formal security plan
Assign a Designated Senior Individual to oversee compliance
✅ Step 4: Stay Informed & Train Staff
Regularly review and update security plans
Conduct staff training and emergency drills
Follow official guidance from ProtectUK and the new security regulator
The latest news and updates on #martynslaw
WE DID IT!!!
Thank you to everyone - we could not have got to this point without you. Today the The Labour Party acted on their promise and introduced the bill for Martyn's Law for its first reading in parliament. I will be heading to London with Stuart for the second reading, which is due on Monday 14 October 2024.
Keir Starmer pledges his commitment to Martyn’s Law
I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and I look forward to working with the Labour government to make Martyn's Law happen.
I am delighted that Martyn's Law was included in yesterday's King Speech…
Although #martynslaw was included in the King's Speech last year, this time it feels very different. I feel that we've overcome another hurdle and I'm feeling optimistic and confident that the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will introduce the bill to parliament soon.
ARRIVING AT 10 DOWNING STREET AFTER 200 MILES WALKED
A strange day for hashtag#martynslaw with rumours circulating about a potential general election (now confirmed). We finished the latest part of the campaign with Figen Murray OBE meeting with the Prime Minister and Sir Keir Starmer.
DAY 11 UPDATE
We have arrived in London
✅ 197 miles ticked off.
✅ 540,924 steps recorded.
✅ 3 miles to go...
DAY 8 UPDATE
We've officially walked more than half way from Manchester to London - less than 100 miles until we arrive at 10 Downing Street to remind Rishi Sunak about his commitment to introduce hashtag #martynslaw
