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Martyn's Law Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill

Martyn's Law establishes a legal duty for operators of publicly accessible premises and large events to assess and plan for terrorist threats, enforced through the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. The Home Office and Security Industry Authority lead implementation, with statutory guidance now published to clarify security obligations for venues, event organisers, and contractors. The policy is active and moving into compliance and enforcement phase following consultation.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is available to businesses in the physical activity sector to support compliance with the law pending publication of the Code

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is available to businesses in the physical activity sector to support compliance with the law pending publication of the Code of Practice.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Home Office linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to improve the safety of large events following the release of the report commissioned by Liverpool City Council, A Review of Safety Related Matters: Live

To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to improve the safety of large events following the release of the report commissioned by Liverpool City Council, A Review of Safety Related Matters: Liverpool Victory Parade: 26th May 2025, published on …

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31 Mar 2025 | Written question Home Office linked

Security Guards: Licensing

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department has taken in response to Recommendation MR8 of the Manchester Arena Inquiry on business licensing in the private security sector. Answer: The Government is committed to …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

We agree with the Regulatory Policy Committee’s (RPC) rating of the Government’s impact assessment of the Draft Bill as “not fit for purpose”. We draw this conclusion as the RPC does, because of the absence of evidence “that the proposal would reduce terrorism for small venues”. (Paragraph 6) Purpose of the Draft Bill

We agree with the Regulatory Policy Committee’s (RPC) rating of the Government’s impact assessment of the Draft Bill as “not fit for purpose”. We draw this conclusion as the RPC does, because of the absence of evidence “that the proposal …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

The overall objective of the Draft Bill remains opaque. We agree with the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation that the overall purpose of the Bill must be made clear, especially to those venues/premises that will be captured by the duties in the Bill. The rhetoric around the Draft Bill appears to suggest that the Bill is more about prevention. However, our analysis of the Draft Bill suggests it is about the consequences of a terrorist attack.

The overall objective of the Draft Bill remains opaque. We agree with the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation that the overall purpose of the Bill must be made clear, especially to those venues/premises that will be captured by the duties …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

The threat of terrorism and the types of terrorist attacks across the United Kingdom vary widely. The fact that attacks that have happened in parts of the UK, such as Scotland, would not fall in scope of the Draft Bill is a concern to us. We are not convinced that the Draft Bill takes into account the varying types of terror threats posed to each part of the United Kingdom. (Paragraph 27) Duties and qualifying premises and events

The threat of terrorism and the types of terrorist attacks across the United Kingdom vary widely. The fact that attacks that have happened in parts of the UK, such as Scotland, would not fall in scope of the Draft Bill …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

The Government has not provided a rationale or any evidence for why capacity figures of 100 and 800 for standard and enhanced tier premises have been chosen, and why certain types of premises are excluded entirely. We wholly agree that larger venues—such as Manchester Arena—should be required to undertake the sort of measures set out in the Draft Bill. However, we are concerned that the capacity figure of 100 for standard tier premises, which will capture some small and micro-sized businesses...

The Government has not provided a rationale or any evidence for why capacity figures of 100 and 800 for standard and enhanced tier premises have been chosen, and why certain types of premises are excluded entirely. We wholly agree that …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

A review should be conducted yearly and every time there is a terrorist attack to assess how well the legislation has worked in protecting against, preparing for and dealing with the attack. Research should also be undertaken on the threat of terrorism to small and micro-sized businesses. Should that research suggest there is sufficient benefit of extending the legislation to standard tier premises, then provision should be made to introduce the duties to those premises at the earliest opport...

A review should be conducted yearly and every time there is a terrorist attack to assess how well the legislation has worked in protecting against, preparing for and dealing with the attack. Research should also be undertaken on the threat …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

All publicly accessible outdoor events are a prime target for terrorists, whether or not express permission is needed to enter. The Government should consider expanding the scope of the Draft Bill to include those outdoor events with a capacity of over 800 and where express permission and payment is not required to enter. (Paragraph 46) 28 Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill

All publicly accessible outdoor events are a prime target for terrorists, whether or not express permission is needed to enter. The Government should consider expanding the scope of the Draft Bill to include those outdoor events with a capacity of …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

In principle, we agree with the scope of the requirements set out in the Bill for qualifying public premises and qualifying public events, including the provision of terrorism protection training.

In principle, we agree with the scope of the requirements set out in the Bill for qualifying public premises and qualifying public events, including the provision of terrorism protection training. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 57 | Response …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

The way in which first responders intervene after a terrorist attack could be the difference between life and death. Those working at the venues or premises captured Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill 29 by the Draft Bill will most likely be the ones who are able to help provide immediate medical assistance. The Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill provides an opportunity for the Government to ensure that large-scale venues and public premises roll out appropriate medical ...

The way in which first responders intervene after a terrorist attack could be the difference between life and death. Those working at the venues or premises captured Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill 29 by the Draft Bill will most …

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27 Jul 2023 | Committee report linked

Security at publicly accessible venues is vital in preventing and handling a terrorist attack. Yet there are some serious concerns about the education and procurement of security officers that the Draft Bill does not attempt to address, despite the fact the Government is “looking at it separately”. The Draft Bill presents an opportunity for the Government to address these issues.

Security at publicly accessible venues is vital in preventing and handling a terrorist attack. Yet there are some serious concerns about the education and procurement of security officers that the Draft Bill does not attempt to address, despite the fact …

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27 Jun 2023 | Written question Home Office linked

Counter-terrorism

To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they are implementing to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks in the UK. Answer: CONTEST is the UK’s comprehensive counter terrorism strategy, and it’s overarching aim is to reduce the risk to the …

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