Where things stand now
Martyn’s Law is not yet in force. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 passed (Royal Assent 3 April 2025). The Home Office’s statutory guidance (section 27 — what premises must do) was published on 15 April 2026. The SIA’s own guidance (section 12 — how it will regulate) is being finalised: its consultation closed on 12 June 2026, with the final guidance and a full consultation report expected in autumn 2026. The main duties are expected to commence in spring 2027, and the SIA’s notification portal is not open yet — there is nothing to register today. (Last updated 13 October 2026.)
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· In the press
Andrew Wood in Professional Security: the small venues in the middle
Andrew Wood, managing partner of arx Partners, writes for Professional Security Magazine on why most premises caught by Martyn's Law are the small venues in the middle — village halls, social clubs, parish churches and community theatres — not the stadiums and universities that dominate the debate.
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· Regulator
SIA consultation on its Martyn's Law guidance closes
The SIA's consultation on its draft section 12 guidance closed on 12 June 2026. The final guidance and a full consultation report are expected in autumn 2026.
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· Regulator
Statutory guidance published, and the SIA opens its consultation
On 15 April 2026 the Home Office published its section 27 guidance on what premises and events must do, and the SIA launched a consultation on its own section 12 guidance.
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· The law
Martyn's Law becomes law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. It is not yet in force — the main duties are expected to commence in spring 2027.