Keep the people in your building safe — and prove it.
Martyn's Law asks every qualifying venue — village halls, churches, theatres, schools — to be ready, not afraid. Find out in two minutes whether you're in scope, and what “ready” actually means for a place like yours.
Two duties. Four procedures. No consultants required.
“The requirements are centred around simple, low-cost activities, with costs relating primarily to time spent.”— ProtectUK, standard tier guidance, 15 April 2026. We agree. Our job is giving you that time back.
A conversation, not a form
Seven questions, one at a time, each written for the person who actually runs the building — the hall trustee, the church warden, the school business manager.
On your busiest occasions, how many people might be here at once?
Your biggest wedding, concert or service of the year counts — it only needs to happen from time to time. Your fire-safety capacity is a good starting point.
Then: an answer you can file
Your verdict, your duties, and a written assessment emailed as a PDF — the first page of your compliance paper trail.
You're in scope — standard tier
Your venue qualifies as standard tier premises under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Before enforcement begins in spring 2027, here's what that means in practice:
- Notify the SIA you're the responsible person (the portal opens spring 2027 — we'll remind you when it does)
- Put written procedures in place for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication
- Make sure everyone working or volunteering here knows the procedures — and keep a record
All four written procedures, tailored to your venue · staff awareness records · annual review reminders — £99 a year