SIA releases new toolkit for Martyn’s Law compliance

Rebecca Egan, Specialist Licensing Paralegal

The SIA has published a new communications toolkit  to help organisations start preparing for Martyn’s Law. Although the duty is not yet in force, businesses, premises operators and event organisers should use the materials now to understand whether they are likely to fall within scope and what practical steps may be needed before compliance becomes mandatory.

Navigating Martyn’s Law with the SIA toolkit

Martyn’s Law, formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, will introduce new public safety duties for certain premises and events. Its purpose is to improve preparedness for terrorist attacks, but for organisations that may be affected, the key point is to start assessing potential exposure now rather than waiting until the regime comes into force.

The SIA’s toolkit brings together key messages and creative assets that organisations can use to communicate Martyn’s Law consistently across their own networks. It should be treated as a practical starting point for raising awareness internally, briefing relevant teams and signposting premises or event organisers to authoritative guidance on their likely duties.

As the toolkit is expected to be updated as further materials are developed, organisations should revisit it regularly and ensure any internal or external communications remain aligned with the latest official guidance.

What can your business do to prepare for Martyn’s Law?

Although organisations are not yet required to comply with Martyn’s Law, this is the right time to take preparatory steps. In particular, businesses and event operators should review whether they may fall within scope, assess current security arrangements and identify any gaps that may need to be addressed before the regime comes into force.

• Assess whether your premises or events are likely to fall within the scope of Martyn’s Law.
• Use the SIA toolkit and ProtectUK resources to understand what your likely duties may involve.
• Brief staff and relevant stakeholders on the potential changes, including any roles or responsibilities they may need to understand.
• Be cautious about paying third-party providers for advice or services where official free guidance is already available.
• Sign up for SIA updates to stay informed as final guidance and regulatory processes develop.

Taking these steps now will help organisations move from general awareness to practical readiness. As further guidance is published, businesses should keep their position under review, allocate responsibility for monitoring Martyn’s Law developments and begin gathering the information they may need to demonstrate a proportionate approach when the regime comes into force.

For any advice on understanding and navigating the upcoming legislation, get in touch with our licensing team on [email protected], or at 0161 832 3434.