Martyn’s Law – Are You Prepared?
Understanding your responsibilities. Protecting people. Building organisational resilience.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, introduces new responsibilities for organisations operating publicly accessible premises and events. For businesses in hospitality, leisure, entertainment and the wider events sector, understanding the legislation and its practical implications can be challenging. The requirements extend beyond physical security to include organisational accountability, emergency procedures, staff awareness and effective incident response.
Knowing who is responsible is often the first challenge. For organisations operating multiple venues, tenanted premises or large-scale events, the distinction between ownership, operational control and legal responsibility can be complex. For example, where a brewery owns a tenanted pub hosting major public events, who is responsible: the brewery, tenant or event organiser? Establishing clear accountability and identifying potential gaps is essential.
Fairhaven International has practical experience advising organisations facing these challenges. Working with brewery and hospitality businesses, we have delivered senior management briefings, identified areas of potential exposure and provided clear, proportionate recommendations. Our approach draws on extensive operational security experience, recognising that effective protective security must be practical and appropriate to each organisation.
From the Boardroom to the Front Line
Fairhaven provides independent, tailored support to help organisations understand their obligations and translate them into effective operational arrangements. Our services include:
Board and senior leadership briefings – Explaining the legislation, organisational responsibilities and key areas requiring attention.
Security risk assessments – Reviewing existing arrangements, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending proportionate improvements.
Governance and accountability reviews – Clarifying responsibilities between owners, operators, tenants and event organisers.
Security and emergency plan reviews – Assessing evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, incident response and communications procedures.
Staff training and exercising – Building awareness, confidence and preparedness through tailored training and realistic exercises.
Our aim is not to introduce unnecessary complexity or expenditure, but to help organisations understand what is required, recognise what they already do well and address any gaps. Whether supporting a single venue, hospitality group or multi-site organisation, Fairhaven offers the independent expertise and practical judgement needed to navigate Martyn’s Law with confidence.
Is your organisation ready for Martyn’s Law?
Contact Fairhaven International for an initial discussion about your responsibilities and how we can help you prepare.