Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2023 - MARTYN'S LAW

The UK government is bolstering its counter-terrorism measures with the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also named 'Martyn's Law' in honor of Martyn Hett, one of the victims in the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack.

 

The law aims to enhance public safety in venues by implementing tailored measures based on venue size and activities. Recognizing the evolving threat landscape, Martyn's Law seeks to ensure consistent security preparedness nationwide, providing better protection for the public.

 

The legislation will adopt a tiered model aligned with venue activities and capacities to avoid undue burden on businesses. A standard tier will apply to places of worship, schools, colleges, further education and venues with a capacity between 200 and 799, allowing for low-cost, effective safety improvements, such as training, information sharing, and the development of preparedness plans. The main purpose is to ensure these venues can communicate emergency decisions quickly and effectively in order to evacuate, invacuate or lockdown depending on the incident.

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To enforce compliance and encourage a positive cultural shift, the government will establish an inspection and enforcement regime, imposing credible and fair sanctions for serious breaches.

 

For more information about Martyn's law please visit Protect UK.  

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Martyn's Law will be applicable across the entire United Kingdom.

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