Martyn’s Law consultation closes as Home Office reveals details of roadshows

The consultation on how Security Industry Authority will regulate Martyn’s Law has now closed, as the Home Office has unveiled details of a new series of roadshows aimed at helping businesses and venues prepare for the legislation.

The consultation, which ran from 15 April to 12 June, focused on the SIA’s draft Section 12 guidance and how it plans to carry out its role as regulator under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law.

The SIA said it received nearly 200 detailed responses and engaged with more than 1,800 people and organisations through its webinar programme, with feedback set to shape the final version of the guidance due later this autumn.

Martyn’s Law, which received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, is designed to improve preparedness and protective security at publicly accessible premises and events across the UK, requiring those in scope to take proportionate steps to protect against terrorist attacks.

Laura Gibb, executive director for Martyn’s Law at the SIA, said: “We are grateful to all those who took the time to contribute to this consultation and have been encouraged by the strength of engagement throughout the process. The feedback gathered will help us to ensure the final guidance meets the needs of those it is intended to support, ahead of publication later this year.”

Alongside the consultation update, the Home Office has confirmed a programme of Martyn’s Law Roadshows will take place across the UK this autumn, giving duty holders the chance to hear directly from the Home Office, the SIA and protective security partners.

The in-person events will run throughout September and October 2026 and will focus on the scope of the legislation, enforcement, statutory guidance and wider protective security measures, with places aimed at those responsible for premises or events expected to fall within the law’s remit.

The sessions will run from 10am to 3pm and include lunch, while the Home Office said applications are expected to be in high demand and eligible attendees will be selected at random.

Applications for the roadshows will close on 17 August, with successful applicants due to be notified in early September alongside confirmation of venue details.

To apply for a Martyn’s Law roadshow, complete the application form here.

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