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Martyn's Law guides for pubs, halls, clubs and venues
Everything a small venue needs to understand Martyn's Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, in plain English. Written for landlords, hall committees, club secretaries and venue managers.
Your questions answered
Does Martyn's Law apply to my venue? How to count your capacityDoes Martyn's Law apply to your venue? Who counts towards the 200, including staff and beer gardens, busy peaks, and simple ways to work out your number.Martyn's Law standard tier vs enhanced tier, explainedMartyn's Law standard tier (200 to 799) vs enhanced tier (800+): what each must do, qualifying events, places of worship, schools and penalties.How to notify the SIA under Martyn's Law: step by stepHow to notify the SIA under Martyn's Law: who has to do it, what information you'll need, when the online portal opens and how to get ready now.What is invacuation? Martyn's Law explained with examplesInvacuation means moving people inside, away from a danger outside. What it means under Martyn's Law, examples for pubs and halls, and how to plan it.Martyn's Law lockdown procedure: a plain-English guide and templateHow to write a Martyn's Law lockdown procedure: what lockdown means, a step-by-step template for pubs, halls and clubs, and mistakes to avoid.When does Martyn's Law start? Key dates and what to do nowWhen Martyn's Law comes into force: the timeline from Royal Assent to spring 2027, when SIA notification opens, and a plan for getting ready.Martyn's Law penalties and fines for small venuesMartyn's Law penalties explained: up to £10,000 for standard tier venues, daily penalties, compliance notices and the SIA's support-first approach.Do I need CCTV or security for Martyn's Law? Myths vs factsMartyn's Law myths vs facts for small venues: CCTV, door staff, bag searches, barriers, paid training and certificates. What the standard tier needs.Martyn's Law for tenanted pubs: who's the responsible person?Who is the Martyn's Law responsible person in a tenanted, leased or managed pub: tenant, licensee, pub company or brewery? What the guidance says.Martyn's Law procedures template: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communicationA free Martyn's Law procedures template for standard tier venues: what to write for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication, with examples.
Guides by type of venue
Martyn's Law for pubs: what landlords need to doDoes Martyn's Law apply to your pub? How to count your beer garden and staff, who the responsible person is, and the four simple procedures standard tier pubs need before spring 2027.Martyn's Law for village halls and community centresA plain-English guide for hall committees and trustees: does Martyn's Law apply to your hall, who's responsible when it's hired out, and what to do before spring 2027.Martyn's Law for sports clubs and clubhousesDoes Martyn's Law apply to your football, rugby, cricket or golf club? How to count match-day crowds and clubhouse events, who's responsible, and what to do before spring 2027.Martyn's Law for wedding and events venuesA plain-English guide for wedding barns, country houses and events venues: when Martyn's Law applies, who's responsible on exclusive-hire days, and what to have in place before spring 2027.Martyn's Law for churches and places of worshipDoes Martyn's Law apply to your church, chapel, mosque, gurdwara or temple? Why places of worship stay standard tier, how to count Christmas and festival services, and what to do before spring 2027.Martyn's Law for hotelsA plain-English guide for independent and group hotels: counting guests, diners and event visitors, who's responsible, and what standard tier hotels need before spring 2027.
Tools
Martyn's Law checklistThirteen plain-English steps for standard tier venues of 200 to 799 people.Free 3-tap checkerFind out in about 20 seconds whether Martyn's Law is likely to apply to you, and which tier.Sample plan (PDF)See a finished set of procedures and a staff quick card for an example venue.