Martyn's Law - The Problem & Our Solution
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The Problem
Martyn's Law creates urgent obligations for all venues with 200+ capacity to assess & prepare for terror threats.
-Thousands of public venues are un-prepared and vulnerable to threats due to insufficient security measures
-No standard process or training for many teams. -Lives are at risk and compliance is now law.
-Organizations may lack the expertise, resources or capacity to meet the new legal obligation
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The Solution
- The Deadline for complying with Martyn's law is 3rd April 2027
- The Stakes are high for non - compliance of Martyn's Law.
Fines of up to £10,000, while enhanced-tier venues, or qualifying events, can be fined up to £18 million or 5% of their worldwide revenue.
- Non - compliance can also result in prison sentences
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Martyn’s Law Fact Sheet (Education) — Simple Steps for Schools & Colleges | Threat Defence UK
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Martyn’s Law (Protection of Premises Act 2025) — Fact Sheet (Simple)
Last updated: September 2025 • General guidance (not legal advice)
TL;DR
Goal: make public places safer with simple, proportionate steps.
For education: write basic plans, brief staff, run a short drill, keep records.
Start early. There will be a bottleneck later. We’re running a 50% early-adopter offer.
What is Martyn’s Law?
A UK law to reduce the risk and impact of attacks at publicly accessible places.
Inspired by the campaign led by Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett (Manchester Arena, 2017).
Who does it apply to?
Operators of publicly accessible premises or events.
Schools, colleges and universities where the public visits (receptions, parents, performances, sports, open days, graduations, etc.).
What does “proportionate” mean?
Do what is reasonable for your site’s size and use.
For most education settings this means clear procedures, basic staff briefings, one short drill, tidy evidence.
What most education settings need to do
Write simple procedures: lockdown, evacuation, communications.
Brief your team: SLT, DSLs, site teams, reception/front-of-house.
Practise: run one short drill (lockdown or evacuation).
Record evidence: drill registers, debrief notes, action log.
Review: termly spot-checks; annual refresh.
Helpful tools (typical)
HOT & 4Cs quick guide (suspicious items / bomb threats).
Bomb-threat call sheet (for reception/telephony).
Bow-Tie risk view (simple picture of causes → event → consequences with barriers).
Drill scripts, registers and debrief templates.
Evidence index/folder to keep everything tidy.
Information handling (keep it sensible)
Keep detailed layouts and security info need-to-know only.
Share high-level summaries with staff and parents; don’t post detailed plans online.
Enforcement (plain English)
You’ll be expected to show “reasonably practicable” steps.
Expect checks/assurance and civil-style penalties for serious non-compliance (details follow final guidance).
5 quick wins this term
Name a lead person for Martyn’s Law prep.
Fill in your lockdown/evacuation/communications templates with rooms, routes and roles.
Run one 10–12 minute drill; capture register + debrief.
Start a simple evidence folder and keep it up to date.
Put a termly reminder in the calendar; do a short refresher.
Mini checklist (tick and file)
☐ Lead person named
☐ Plans written (lockdown / evacuation / communications)
☐ Staff briefed (SLT / DSLs / Site / Reception)
☐ One drill logged this term
☐ Evidence folder updated (registers, debrief, actions)
☐ Review dates set (termly + annual)
How Threat Defence UK can help support you with Martyn's Law
Threat Defence UK – Experts in Martyn’s Law – Protecting spaces through audits, training and talent.
What we offer: ready-to-edit education templates, readiness audits & gap plans, staff briefings, drill design/exercising, evidence packs, and multi-site rollouts.
Early-adopter 50% off (limited time). There will be a compliance bottleneck — starting now saves time and stress.
What’s Included:
-Compliance Manual – step-by-step guide for education leaders.
-Bow Tie Templates & Examples – including suspicious item, armed assailant/lockdown, evacuation, and intruder access scenarios.
-5×5 Risk Matrix – to assess threats and vulnerabilities.
-30-Point Security & Safeguarding Checklist – tailored for schools, colleges, and universities.
-Threat & Vulnerability Assessment Tool – to identify and address weak points.
-CCTV Mapping Template – plan and review camera coverage across campus.
-Evacuation Route Plan Template – with space for muster points.
-Drill Script & Attendance Log – detailed scenarios for suspicious item, armed assailant, and evacuation drills.
-Annual Audit & Review Log – track compliance and improvements year-on-year.
-Evidence Attachment Index – keep inspection-ready records in one place.
-Pre-Filled Education Scenarios – specific to schools, colleges, and universities.
✅ All documents are editable so you can adapt them to your site.
✅ Includes QR links to DfE and government security guidance.
✅ Designed to support compliance, training, and inspection readiness.
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