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
Our 200 mile walk from Manchester Arena to 10 Downing Street
This time next week I'll be standing on the spot where my son, Martyn Hett, died alongside 21 other innocent victims in the Manchester Arena terror attack.
In 48 Hours Time…
After five years of campaigning, commitments from multiple Prime Minister's and Secretaries of State, Figen Murray OBE will launch the latest round of the hashtag #MartynsLaw campaign on Tuesday 7 May, urging the Government to introduce the counter terror legislation that will improve protections in public spaces.
As I said this morning on BBC Breakfast…
It's about time the Government introduces Martyn's Law to make public spaces safer and more secure…
“Dear Prime Minister…
Figen Murray’s recent letter to the PM urging immediate action.
”Today marks the seventh anniversary since five people were murdered on Westminster Bridge, along with a police constable doing their duty at Parliament….
Guest Contribution from Nathan Emmerich
“It is important that organisations proactively think about the role of communications as part of their security strategies, and how they should means test them”.
Our upcoming Press Conference on 7th May
This morning, I’m unhappy to announce that the campaign for hashtag#MartynsLaw is moving to a new phase of protest at the delays being experienced in bring in the legislation.
