What Does it Mean for Your Organisation?
Helping you prepare, protect and stay compliant
Martyn’s Law is designed to improve public safety by ensuring organisations are better prepared to respond to the threat of terrorism.
If your premises or event welcomes large numbers of people, you may have new legal responsibilities under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law.
The good news? You do not have to navigate it alone.
At Pointer, we help organisations understand their obligations, assess their risks and put practical, proportionate measures in place so they can meet the requirements with confidence.
What is Martyn’s Law?
Martyn’s Law was introduced following the Manchester Arena attack and aims to improve public safety by requiring certain venues and events to be prepared for potential terrorist incidents.
The legislation applies to many publicly accessible premises and events where significant numbers of people may be present.
Does Martyn’s Law apply to you?
The law may apply if your organisation operates premises or events within sectors such as:
- Retail and shopping
- Restaurants, cafés, bars and hospitality venues
- Entertainment and leisure venues
- Sports venues
- Museums, galleries and libraries
- Hotels
- Places of worship
- Healthcare facilities
- Educational establishments
- Visitor attractions
- Public sector buildings and services
Whether you fall within scope will largely depend on the number of people your premises or event can accommodate.
Understanding the Requirements
Standard Tier
For premises with a capacity of 200 to 799 people.
If your premises fall within the Standard Tier, you will need to:
- Identify the responsible person for the premises.
- Have clear procedures in place to help protect people during a terrorist incident.
- Ensure staff understand how those procedures would be implemented.
These procedures should consider:
- Evacuation
- Shelter-in-place (invacuation)
- Lockdown
- Emergency communications
Enhanced Teir
For premises or events where 800 or more people may be present.
In addition to the Standard Tier requirements, Enhanced Tier organisations must:
- Assess and implement appropriate protective security measures.
- Document their plans and risk reduction measures.
- Demonstrate how those measures reduce risk and improve public safety.
This includes considering:
- Monitoring and surveillance
- Movement of people
- Physical security measures
- Protection of sensitive information
Who Is Responsible?
The responsibility sits with the person or organisation that controls the premises or event. This responsibility cannot be delegated or transferred.
However, you can seek expert support to help you understand your obligations and implement appropriate measures.
That’s where we come in.
How can Pointer help?
Martyn’s Law can feel complex, especially if you’re unsure where to start.
Our experienced security consultants provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your organisation. We help you understand what applies to you, identify any gaps and build a proportionate response that stands up to scrutiny.
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Not sure whether Martyn’s Law applies to your organisation?
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Get in touch today to discuss your Martyn’s Law obligations and how Pointer can help you prepare with confidence.