Martyn’s Law Is Coming. Is Your Premises Ready?

Martyn’s Law introduces new requirements for qualifying premises and events across the UK.

For many organisations, the immediate question isn't simply “Does the Act apply to us?”

It is:

What practical measures do we need in place to protect people, manage an incident and demonstrate that we have taken proportionate action?

Maximum Protection Services can help organisations put the physical security and monitoring infrastructure in place to support their response.

Permanent installations. Temporary protection. Mobile monitored systems.

What Is Martyn’s Law?

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, introduces security and preparedness requirements for qualifying publicly accessible premises and events.

The legislation takes a proportionate approach based upon the number of people who may reasonably be expected to be present.

Standard Tier

Premises where 200–799 people may reasonably be expected to be present.

Organisations will need appropriate procedures for responding to a terrorist incident, including consideration of:

• evacuation

• invacuation

• lockdown

• communication

• protecting people on the premises

Enhanced Tier

Premises and events involving 800 or more people have additional requirements.

These include considering appropriate measures to reduce vulnerability and the potential consequences of an attack.

That is where the effectiveness of the physical security infrastructure becomes increasingly important.

What Does That Mean in Practice?

Martyn’s Law does not mean that every premises needs the same security system.

A retail site, school, warehouse, entertainment venue and temporary public event all present very different risks.

The important question is:

What security measures are reasonable and proportionate for your premises?

Depending upon the site and identified risks, practical measures could include:

CCTV surveillance

Monitor entrances, public areas, boundaries and critical locations.

Remote monitoring

Allow trained personnel to monitor activity and respond to incidents without requiring a permanently staffed security room.

Intruder detection

Provide early warning of unauthorised access to buildings or controlled areas.

Access control

Control and record access to restricted or sensitive areas.

Perimeter protection

Detect and deter unauthorised access before it reaches buildings or public areas.

Rapid-deployment security

Provide temporary monitored protection where permanent infrastructure is unavailable or unnecessary.

Permanent Security Doesn't Always Mean Permanent Equipment

One of the challenges facing organisations preparing for Martyn’s Law is knowing what infrastructure they will ultimately require.

Installing a major permanent system immediately may not always be the right answer.

Maximum Protection Services can provide both:

Permanent Security Systems

Designed, installed and maintained around the requirements of the premises.

Suitable for organisations requiring an integrated long-term security solution.

Temporary & Mobile Security Systems

Rapidly deployable CCTV, detection and monitoring systems can provide protection without committing immediately to permanent infrastructure.

They can be used for:

• temporary events

• construction or redevelopment

• seasonal increases in attendance

• vulnerable external areas

• temporary entrances and queuing areas

• additional protection during higher-risk periods

• evaluating monitoring requirements before permanent installation

Temporary does not have to mean unmonitored.

Mobile systems can be connected to remote monitoring services to provide active surveillance and escalation.

From Camera to Response

A camera alone does not create security.

Effective protection depends upon what happens when something unusual occurs.

MPS can combine detection, CCTV and monitoring so that an event can generate an appropriate response.

Detect → Verify → Communicate → Escalate → Respond

This allows security infrastructure to become part of the organisation's wider emergency arrangements rather than simply recording what happened afterwards.

Already Have CCTV or Security Systems?

You may not need to replace them.

Existing CCTV, access control, intruder detection and monitoring arrangements may already provide much of the infrastructure required.

The question is whether those systems are:

• positioned appropriately

• operational

• monitored effectively

• capable of supporting emergency procedures

• able to provide useful information during an incident

• maintained and tested

• integrated into the organisation's response arrangements

MPS can review existing infrastructure before recommending additional equipment.

Preparing for Martyn’s Law?

You don't necessarily need to know what equipment you need before speaking to us.

Start with the premises.

Tell us:

What is the site?

How many people could reasonably be present?

What security systems are already installed?

What areas concern you?

Do you need permanent or temporary protection?

Maximum Protection Services can then help determine what practical security infrastructure may be appropriate.

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