In the countdown to the enforcement of Martyn’s Law in Spring 2027, Mitie has issued a briefing to inform customers of progress.
Officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, the legislation is aimed at keeping people safe in public spaces.
Prepared and proportionate
The Act promotes preparedness and proportionate security.
Rachel Webb, Mitie’s Director of Security Strategy“While enforcement of Martyn’s Law isn’t until Spring 2027 at the earliest, we think it’s important that everyone, including customers and colleagues, gets to grips with what it means for them. The briefing contains key information, like what has changed since the Act received Royal Assent in April 2025. There is also an explanation of the core ‘must’ requirements that organisations are obliged to deliver, plus recommendations that organisations can implement now to be prepared.”
Reasonably practicable
The legislation includes differing requirements for ‘Standard Tier’ venues with 200 – 799 people and ‘Enhanced Tier’ venues with 800+ people.
Three key takeaways from the guidance include:
- There is no requirement for organisations to purchase additional security products or services to align with Martyn’s Law.
- The Act is intended to define processes in the event of a terrorist incident – not to predict the likelihood of an incident taking place.
- The focus is on procedures, awareness and responses that are reasonably practicable.
Rachel added: “We hope the briefing brings clarity for the many organisations wondering how to face into Martyn’s Law. Ultimately, counter-terrorism preparedness is front and centre. This aligns with Mitie’s commitment to create better places and thriving communities, so we’re keen to support the successful implementation of Martyn’s Law.”
To find out more, read ‘Keeping people and communities safer with Martyn’s Law’.
If you have questions or would like to talk about what Martyn’s Law means for your organisation, email Mitie’s Director of Security Strategy: [email protected]
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Keeping people and communities safer with Martyn’s Law
In the countdown to the enforcement of Martyn’s Law in Spring 2027, Mitie has issued a briefing to inform customers of progress. Stay up-to-date with the latest guidance on how to be compliant.