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Security Spotlight: Martyn’s Law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – otherwise termed ‘Martyn’s Law’ – is a new UK legislation anticipated to be enacted in April 2027. Public buildings capacitating 200 or more people will be affected, with educational facilities, hospitals, airports, arenas, and many more to be included.
Naturally, installers will play a crucial role in readying sites up and down the country for this change. Understanding the mechanisms of Martyn’s Law – in particular the tier-specific duties of certain-sized sites – is key to developing compliant and effective solutions for your clients. Keep reading for an outline of these new requirements, how they will shape your work moving forward, and what you need to know in order to deliver even safer solutions for the public.
What is Martyn’s Law?
Martyn’s Law is named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 innocent victims who died in the Manchester Arena bombing of 2017. In the wake of this awful tragedy, the legislature aims to improve security and preparedness of certain public premises and events against the risk of similar terror attacks.
The law was established in UK public safety legislation in April 2025, marking a significant shift in the responsibilities of venue operators. 280,000 venues nationwide are to be affected by this regulatory development.
A two-tier framework has been deployed to reinforce Martyn’s Law. The Standard Tier encompasses venues with capacities of between 200 – 799 people, while an Enhanced Tier affects those with a capacity of 800 plus.
Requirements under Martyn’s Law will encompass a broad range of measures, from evacuation and communication procedures to advanced surveillance and physical security systems. As well as this, delivering training to venue staff and documenting compliance reports will be mandatory in adherence with Martyn’s Law.
So, what are the implications of Martyn’s Law for the security industry?
As a leading multi brand security distributor, Oprema are here to support you with the technology, expertise, and product range needed to help your customers meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law.
We offer solutions from leading brands including:
- Dahua, Ernitec, Hanwha and Bosch – advanced CCTV systems for situational awareness and evidence recording.
- Paxton, Olix, RGL and CDVI – access control, door entry and smart integration products to secure and manage entry points.
- Netgenium and TOA – Professional PA systems to help with clear evacuation instructions.
Our team can assist with system design, product selection, and pre-sales technical support to help you deliver compliant, effective security solutions.
The Opportunity for Installers
As awareness of Martyn’s Law grows, many venue operators will turn to the security industry for guidance. This is an ideal opportunity for professional installers to demonstrate value, share expertise, and help organisations take practical steps toward compliance.
Talk to Our Team
Martyn’s Law is set to reshape the UK’s approach to public safety — and security professionals are at the heart of that change.
Speak to our technical sales team today to find out how we can help you design and deliver Martyn’s Law-ready security solutions for your customers.
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