{"id":74829,"date":"2026-01-27T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=74829"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:47:35","slug":"what-is-martyns-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/what-is-martyns-law\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Martyn’s Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the UK, there have been 15 terror attacks since 2017<\/a>, ranging in location and severity, and the threat of terrorism remains high. It\u2019s a complex issue and one that affects everyone, so what can the UK Government do to help keep the British public safe from such heinous terrorist acts? In this article, we\u2019ll look at the introduction of Martyn\u2019s Law, which was granted Royal Assent in April 2025 and is expected to have an implementation period of at least 24 months before coming into force. We\u2019ll explain the purpose of Martyn\u2019s Law, outline what this means for public venues and premises and look at how this law aims to keep the general public safe from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Purpose of Martyn’s Law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Martyn\u2019s Law is the alternative name for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 which was established in tribute to Martyn Hett, a young man who tragically lost his life alongside 21 other people in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the 2017 attack, the Manchester Arena Inquiry Report<\/a> and the London Bridge Inquests identified the need for legislation and guidelines to protect members of the public. Currently, while many venues and events take steps to identify the potential risks presented by acts of terrorism, they do so without consistency across the UK. This is what Martyn’s Law intends to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The threat of terrorist acts is complex and forever changing but, from recent terror attacks, it\u2019s clear that a broad range of public locations may be targeted, no matter their size or purpose. Martyn\u2019s Law will ensure that public venues are better prepared for terrorist attacks and are ready to respond in the event of an emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Martyn Hett?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Martyn Hett is a 29-year-old man who was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack, along with 21 other people. The terrorist responsible was 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who detonated a suicide bomb at the end of an Ariana Grande concert being held at the music venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martyn Hett was a much-loved social media manager who received \u2018unsurvivable\u2019 injuries as a result of the terrorist attack. The report into his death stated that the emergency services failed to work together following the Manchester Arena bombing and recommended a change in legislation to improve the safety of public venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Does Martyn’s Law Mean for Organisations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Martyn\u2019s Law places responsibility on the responsible person. The person who has control of the premises for its relevant use. For qualifying events this is typically the person who controls the premises for the purposes of the event. The responsible person remains legally responsible for compliance even if tasks are outsourced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To comply with Martyn\u2019s Law, the responsible person must consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n