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Course Overview

If you are responsible for a premises or event, would you know what Martyn’s Law means for you?

Security planning is not simply about having alarms, cameras, or emergency procedures in place. Effective protection also depends on understanding legal responsibilities, recognising potential vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and knowing what practical steps need to be taken.

Martyn’s Law / Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 helps learners understand the key principles of the legislation and how its requirements can affect organisations responsible for premises and events.

Could your current security arrangements need reviewing?

The course takes you through the practical considerations involved in understanding whether premises are covered, assessing security risks, reviewing existing measures, and developing an appropriate compliance action plan.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for premises managers, facilities managers, security personnel, event organisers, business owners, compliance professionals, risk teams, operational managers, and others involved in the security or management of relevant premises and events.

No specialist counter-terrorism background is required. The focus is on understanding responsibilities and translating them into practical workplace action.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the background and purpose of Martyn’s Law.
• Understand the key principles of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
• Identify premises that may fall within the scope of the legislation.
• Explain core legal obligations and organisational responsibilities.
• Conduct a structured security risk assessment.
• Review existing security arrangements and identify potential gaps.
• Consider how current measures align with statutory requirements.
• Develop a practical compliance action plan.
• Understand the implementation of enhanced security measures.
• Respond appropriately to potential security threats.
• Follow appropriate reporting and response procedures.
• Support ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Why Take This Course?

Would your organisation know what needs to happen next?

Security arrangements may already exist, but understanding how they relate to Martyn’s Law is an important part of effective preparation.

This course helps you develop practical awareness of what to consider, where potential vulnerabilities may exist, and how to turn requirements into clear actions.

What can you take away from the training?

You will learn how to:

• Identify whether premises may fall within the legislation
• Understand relevant responsibilities
• Assess security risks
• Review existing protective measures
• Identify areas requiring attention
• Develop a structured compliance action plan
• Support appropriate threat response
• Maintain and improve security arrangements

The focus is practical: understand the requirements, assess the risks, and know what action may be needed.

Requirements

No previous knowledge of Martyn’s Law or terrorism protection legislation is required.

• No formal qualifications or professional licence are needed.
  ● A basic understanding of English is recommended.
  ● Learners should have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.
  ● For workplace-specific security activities, learners should follow their employer’s security policies, emergency procedures, risk assessment processes, and any additional training requirements.

Career Progression

Could knowledge of Martyn’s Law strengthen your role in organisational security and compliance?

Understanding protective security requirements can be relevant to a wide range of operational, management, compliance, and security roles.

This course can support professional development for:

• Premises and facilities managers
• Security professionals
• Event organisers
• Business owners
• Operations managers
• Compliance professionals
• Risk management teams
• Health and safety professionals
• Venue managers
• Emergency preparedness teams
• Staff responsible for organisational security

It can also provide a foundation for further learning in protective security, risk management, emergency planning, counter-terrorism awareness, business continuity, and organisational compliance.

Certificate

Complete your training and celebrate your achievement with a Course Completion Certificate from All Skill Academy.

Your certificate provides a simple way to recognise your learning and show that you have completed the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martyn’s Law?

Martyn’s Law is the commonly used name for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It establishes requirements intended to strengthen protective security and preparedness at premises and events that fall within its scope.

Who is this course suitable for?

It is suitable for professionals and staff involved in premises management, security, facilities, events, compliance, risk management, operations, and organisational preparedness.

Do I need previous security experience?

No. The course is designed for learners who want to understand the legislation and its practical implications without requiring specialist security experience.

How can I identify whether premises are covered?

The course explores the factors that need to be considered when determining whether premises fall within the scope of the legislation.

What legal obligations are covered?

The course examines the core obligations under the Act and how organisations can approach their responsibilities through appropriate security planning and compliance activities.

Will I learn how to conduct a security risk assessment?

Yes. The curriculum includes conducting a security risk assessment, helping learners understand how potential vulnerabilities and existing measures can be reviewed.

Does the course cover existing security arrangements?

Yes. Learners explore how current security measures can be assessed and considered alongside statutory requirements.

Will I learn how to create a compliance action plan?

Yes. The course covers developing a practical action plan to help organisations identify what needs to be addressed and how compliance activities can be organised.

What should I do if a security threat is identified?

The course covers reporting and responding to threats, including the importance of following established organisational procedures and appropriate response arrangements.

Is this course useful for event organisers?

Yes. The course is relevant to those involved in managing premises and events that may fall within the scope of Martyn’s Law.

Is this course suitable for premises and facilities managers?

Yes. Understanding security responsibilities, risk assessment, compliance planning, and ongoing improvement can be relevant to premises and facilities management roles.

Does this course make me a security professional?

No. It provides training and foundational knowledge about Martyn’s Law and protective security responsibilities. Specialist security roles may require additional qualifications, experience, or training.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Learners who complete the training receive a Course Completion Certificate from All Skill Academy.

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