On 15 April 2026 the Home Office published its section 27 statutory guidance — the detail of what qualifying premises and events must actually do to comply with Martyn’s Law. The same day, the SIA launched a consultation on its draft section 12 guidance, which covers how it will carry out its role as regulator.
Together these were the first substantive guidance since the Act passed, and they set the shape of what compliance will look like ahead of commencement. The section 27 guidance is the one most premises will read: it explains the standard and enhanced duties, who the responsible person is, and the public protection procedures expected at the standard tier.
The guidance is statutory, but the duties are not yet in force. It was published now so that organisations that may be in scope can understand what will be expected of them and start preparing in good time.
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Related guidance: Martyn's Law explained · Who is the Responsible Person?
This is a dated news update, not legal advice. For the definitive position on whether your premises or event is in scope and what is required, refer to the current statutory guidance issued under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.