Counter Terrorism & IntelligenceThe Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, will require certain public premises and events to be prepared and ready to keep the public safe in a terrorist attack. The Act applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and establishes a minimum legal security standard of protective security at larger premises and events for the first time.
The Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025, and the Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force from that date. This period will enable those responsible for premises and events to have sufficient time to understand their new obligations, and to plan and prepare accordingly.