Martyn's Law guides for venues

Plain-language guides to the standard and enhanced tiers, the four public protection procedures, and what to do before the duties start.

• The four public protection procedures, explained for small venues

  What evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication procedures look like in a village hall, pub or small theatre, with questions to answer and how to brief staff.

  Updated 23 October 2026
• Martyn’s Law: standard tier or enhanced tier? How to tell

  Who is in scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, how the 200 and 800 thresholds work, the exceptions, the duties for each tier and the penalties.

  Updated 23 October 2026