Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

These documents relate to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill which which received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn's Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. 

This act delivers the government's manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public events and venues.

A tiered approach has been established under the act, with those responsible for premises and events in scope required to fulfil different requirements according to the number of individuals it is reasonable to expect may be present. 

It will ensure the public are better protected from terrorism by requiring those responsible for certain public premises and events to take reasonably practicable steps to be prepared and ready to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Certain larger premises will be required to consider and, where appropriate, take steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act in Parliament.

Factsheets

• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: factsheets

  • 3 April 2025
  • Policy paper

• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024: factsheets

  • 3 April 2025
  • Policy paper

Impact assessment

• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024: impact assessment

  • 17 September 2024
  • Impact assessment

Terrorism (Protection of premises) draft bill 2023

• Terrorism (Protection of premises) draft bill: overarching documents

  • 2 June 2023
  • Policy paper

Consultations

• Martyn's Law: standard tier consultation

  • 1 November 2024
  • Consultation outcome

• Protect Duty

  • 2 May 2023
  • Consultation outcome

Published 12 September 2024

Last updated 3 April 2025 + show all updates