Important update from our friends at NOEA on Martyn’s Law

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April. Now that the legislation has received Royal Assent, we expect the implementation phase will be at least 24 months.

This will include establishing the regulator function within the Security Industry Authority (SIA), as well as ensuring there is time for businesses, premises and events to prepare for the legislation coming into force.

 The Government recognises that education, guidance and communications are key to the success of this legislation – and it will be equally critical to ensuring successful implementation of the Act. Both the Home Office and the SIA are committed to continuing to work with our partners to ensure duty holders understand what is required under this legislation. Over this period the Home Office will lead work with the SIA to help those responsible to understand the purpose of this legislation and how to meet their obligations.

This will include publication of two sets of statutory guidance. The first, to be published by the Home Office will assist those responsible to understand how they can meet the requirements of the legislation. The second, published by the SIA, will provide operational guidance as to how the regulator will discharge its duties.

We continue to signpost people to both Protect UK and Gov.UK for further information and updates on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. These sites will provide updates as to when the requirements of the Act will come into force. This will ensure those responsible for qualifying premises or events have sufficient time to understand their new obligations, and to plan and prepare. Materials and guidance to support duty holders will be published on either Gov.uk or Protect UK over this period.

 Whilst those that fall within scope of the Act may wish to consider the requirements, there is no requirement to comply with them until the legislation comes into force. Premises and events do not need to spend money on consultants to be compliant with the legislative requirements. The Government’s statutory guidance will assist in determining whether premises or events are in scope of the legislation and, if so, which tier they fall within. It will enable duty holders to make their own assessments on how they will meet the requirements of the relevant tier – and in turn make an assessment on whether they need to seek further support.

Please be aware that neither the Home Office nor the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) endorse any third-party products or providers in respect of compliance with this legislation.

Martyn’s Law Q & A

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has now completed all its parliamentary stages and has Royal Assent. The subordinate legislation which will set out the detail and Guidance notes are awaited and it may be some time before these are finalised.

In the meantime, a number of organisations are offering free webinar/zoom meetings. NOEA is not in a position to endorse any of these but they may be of interest to members.

They include:

1. CMA are doing a Q&A here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/theukcma_martynslaw-terrorismprotectionofpremisesact2025-activity-7313090475991654400-eUGP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAApBItEBMuMXFg4h0HoNlK7mYEySpj3n8RI

2. New legislation is coming — is your organisation ready?

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25, also known as Martyn’s Law / the Protect Duty, will soon place new legal responsibilities on venues, events, and publicly accessible locations.

Join us for a free, expert-led webinar to understand what’s required and how you can prepare:

🗓 Date: Tuesday 8 April
⏰ Time: 16:00–17:00
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)

🗣️ Rob Walley, Controlled Events & Garry Jones, Storm4Events

We’ll cover:
• Who the new law applies to
• What compliance looks like
• Practical steps for readiness
• Building and testing your response plans

Whether you manage a venue, run events, or oversee a publicly accessible location (PAL) — this session is designed to help you get ahead.

👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7417434975396/WN_J6e15YGOSh6WgoXaR2mPxg#/registration