As the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, many organisations now face new legal duties around protective security in public spaces. This webinar cuts through the complexity to provide clear, practical risk strategy guidance for health and safety leaders.
The need for enhanced security
Martyn’s Law was born in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena tragedy in 2017, where 22 lives were lost—including Martyn Hett, whose campaigning by his mother ultimately helped shape the legislation.
Since then, around 15 domestic terror attacks in the UK and 39 disrupted plots highlight a continuing and unpredictable threat.
With venues now legally required to implement risk-based security planning, the pressure to reassess terrorism risk as part of overall safety strategy has never been greater.
Learn how to embed proactive security into your wider risk strategy
This interactive online session is designed to help you go beyond compliance. You’ll explore:
- Core tiers of Martyn’s Law and which venues are affected (200+ vs. 800+ capacity, with fines up to £18 million for non-compliance)
- How to assess where terrorism risk fits within your existing risk frameworks
- Proportionate planning: aligning emergency responses with venue size, function, and use
- Practical steps to revise risk assessments and emergency plans to meet new legal obligations
- The value of cross-functional collaboration—integrating security, H&S, operations, and leadership to build dynamic, actionable plans
Why it matters now
It is a critical time for organisations to act. These legal duties go beyond avoiding fines and are about safeguarding your people, reputation, and readiness. Embedding terrorism risk into your broader safety strategy helps create a culture of resilience, making protective security a lived, operational practice rather than a disconnected policy.
We are dedicating November to a full month of learning!
Online Webinar – Join Live or Watch On-Demand
Date: 7th November 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm (1 hour)
Why should you sign up to this online CPD-accredited event?
- Understand the core principles and tiers of Martyn’s Law and who it affects
- Learn how terrorism risks fit within your existing risk framework
- Identify practical first steps to align emergency plans with legal requirements
- Explore proportionate planning based on venue size, use, and public access
- Gain insights into creating dynamic, actionable response plans
