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Martyn’s Law will change the security conversation for thousands of publicly accessible premises across the UK. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 introduces new duties designed to ensure organisations are better prepared to protect people in the event of a terrorist attack. For alarm installers and security integrators, that creates an important question: when […]
Martyn’s Law, formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, will require qualifying premises to have appropriate procedures in place to reduce the risk of physical harm if a terrorist attack occurs, including evacuation, invacuation and lockdown. Implementation is expected from spring 2027 though no exact commencement date has been confirmed. But once those procedures […]
Martyn’s Law will introduce a new public protection framework for many UK schools, requiring them to implement appropriate procedures to reduce harm from terrorism. While primary, secondary, and further education settings are typically standard duty premises, higher education may fall into an enhanced tier. Schools must ensure their communication systems can support varied responses like […]
When Martyn’s Law comes into force, one of the first questions venue operators and security professionals will face is deceptively simple: who is actually responsible? The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 places formal obligations on a defined “responsible person.” As Counter Terror Business, reports, the SIA has now clarified both who that person is […]
With Martyn’s Law expected to come into force from April 2027, organisations responsible for publicly accessible premises should already be thinking about their compliance strategies and their preparedness for Martyn’s Law. While many venues have existing security measures in place, Martyn’s Law introduces a legal duty to prepare for, respond to and communicate effectively during […]
The SIA Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029 raises expectations for professionalism and public protection in the security industry. This shift, exemplified by Martyn’s Law, requires Alarm Receiving Centres and installers to demonstrate structured risk management. It highlights the need for advanced emergency communication capabilities beyond traditional alarm systems, impacting how venues manage active threats and […]
Earlier this year, Ayr Racecourse made headlines for the wrong reasons. A safety assessment of the grandstand uncovered structural concerns significant enough to require partial closure. The venue isn’t unique in this respect, safety reviews are happening more frequently across the UK, and they tend to surface problems that weren’t visible until someone looked carefully. […]
Martyn’s Law comes into effect in April 2027, requiring UK venues to implement protective measures against terrorist attacks. The Security Industry Authority enforces compliance through regional inspection teams that assess venues’ threat detection and response capabilities. Regional inspection teams take shape The SIA (The Security Industry Authority) is building regional inspection teams across Scotland, Northern […]