Martyn’s Law, Briefing Webinar
This webinar is being delivered by the Home Office to brief Entertainment and Visitor Attractions on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also commonly known as Martyn’s Law. The webinar will:
- Provide an overview of the Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025
- Outline what it means for all premises and events in scope
- Provide information on next steps
Background
The Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, and it is expected that the implementation period will be at least 24 months. This period will enable those responsible for premises and events to have sufficient time to understand their new obligations, and to plan and prepare accordingly. This also allows time for the new regulator function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to be established. Whilst there is no legal requirement to comply with the legislation until it comes into force, those that fall into scope may wish to begin considering what they need to do before commencement.
The Government’s intent is that those responsible for premises and events in scope can comply with the Act without needing to buy specialist services. The Home Office will publish statutory guidance in advance of the Act coming into force. It is being designed to be easy to follow, needing neither particular expertise nor the use of third-party products or services. This will be supported by engagement activities, such as this webinar, as well as wider communications to aid understanding, during this implementation period. MD North are developing an Elevenses to follow on from this briefing with practical information on how to approach the new legislation.
Helpful materials
Government is committed to supporting those responsible to prepare. The Home Office will build on materials already available on Protect UK to raise awareness. This includes:
- an animation setting providing an overview of the Act
- factsheets setting out key aspects of the legislation
We recommend exploring the above materials ahead of the webinar to aid in your understanding of the Act.
How to join:
This webinar will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. No need to book – use the link below to join:
Meeting ID: 350 155 013 997 2
Passcode: Pm7ST3ke