Martyn’s Law - What Schools Need to Know
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Martyn's Law – What Schools Need to Know
Martyn’s Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is a proposed UK law aimed at enhancing public safety by requiring venues and organisations to be better prepared for terrorist attacks. Named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the law introduces specific duties based on the size and nature of the premises.
For schools, particularly those that host public events or have large footfall (e.g., over 100+ capacity), Martyn’s Law may apply. The proposed legislation categorises premises into standard (100–799 capacity) and enhanced (800+ capacity) tiers. Schools that fall under these thresholds will be required to:
Conduct thorough risk assessments for potential terrorist threats.
Develop and maintain security plans.
Provide staff with appropriate counter-terrorism training.
Establish clear procedures for incident response and evacuation.
While safeguarding has long been a priority in education, Martyn’s Law will formalise the requirement to prepare specifically for terrorist threats. Schools should begin reviewing their security policies, staff training, and event planning processes to ensure compliance once the law is enacted. Early preparation will support student and community safety and fulfil legal responsibilities under the new framework.
You can find more information at Gov.UK
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Martyn’s Law - What Venues Need to Know
Martyn’s Law – What Venues Need to Know
Martyn’s Law, or the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is a proposed UK legislation designed to improve public safety by ensuring venues are prepared for potential terrorist attacks. Named after Martyn Hett, who lost his life in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, the law aims to embed a culture of security and preparedness across public spaces.
Venues will fall into two tiers based on capacity:
Standard Tier (100–799 capacity)
Enhanced Tier (800+ capacity)
All venues in scope must:
Conduct a terrorism risk assessment
Create and maintain a security plan
Train staff in threat awareness and response
Implement clear emergency procedures
Enhanced tier venues will face more rigorous obligations, such as appointing a designated senior officer for security and engaging with more detailed planning and exercises.
Martyn’s Law is not about creating fear, but about fostering vigilance and readiness. Venues should begin assessing their capacity, event types, and footfall to determine which tier they fall into. They should review their current safety protocols, consider staff training, and ensure they have up-to-date incident response plans. Early action will help ensure compliance and, most importantly, protect the public from future threats.
Martyn’s Law - What Stadiums Need to Know
Martyn’s Law – What Sports Stadiums Need to Know
Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is a forthcoming UK law aimed at improving security and preparedness against terrorist attacks in public spaces. Sports stadiums, due to their size and regular high footfall, will almost certainly fall under the Enhanced Tier of the legislation, which applies to venues with a capacity of 800 or more.
Under Martyn’s Law, stadium operators will be required to:
Conduct terrorism risk assessments tailored to their events and operations
Implement and regularly update security plans
Train all staff, including stewards and event staff, in recognising and responding to terrorist threats
Run preparedness exercises to test emergency response procedures
Appoint a designated senior officer responsible for security and compliance
Stadiums are already familiar with crowd control and emergency planning, but Martyn’s Law formalises the need for counter-terrorism awareness and planning. It also requires greater documentation and a proactive approach to threat mitigation.
Operators should start reviewing their current security protocols and training programmes now. Working closely with local authorities, police, and event partners will be essential to meet the requirements. Martyn’s Law is about protecting lives — preparedness will be both a legal duty and a moral one.
