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Martyn's Law and Venue Security training

Seven short microlessons on Martyn's Law, which venues it covers, standard and enhanced tier duties, spotting suspicious behavior, emergency roles and responses, and working with the authorities, with a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Martyn's Law and Venue Security course covers

This course prepares venue teams for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, in seven short microlessons. It covers why the law exists and who it applies to, the standard and enhanced tiers, how to spot suspicious behavior, staff roles during evacuation, invacuation and lockdown, and sharing information with the authorities.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Understand what Martyn's Law requires and which venues it covers
  • Tell standard tier duties from enhanced tier duties
  • Identify suspicious behavior and threats and respond effectively
  • Understand what goes into a security plan for larger venues
  • Support preparedness through regular training and drills
  • Coordinate with colleagues and liaise with the authorities
Course contents

7 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1Introduction to Martyn's Law & Why It Exists
2Scope of the Act & Which Venues Are Covered
3Standard Tier Duties (200-799 Capacity)
4Enhanced Tier Duties (800+ Capacity)
5Recognising Suspicious Behaviour and Threat Indicators
6Staff Roles, Responsibilities & Emergency Responses
7Information Sharing, Reporting Duties & Liaising with Authorities

  1. Introduction to Martyn's Law & Why It Exists: Why Martyn's Law exists and what it asks of venues.
  2. Scope of the Act & Which Venues Are Covered: Which premises and events are covered, and how the two tiers work.
  3. Standard Tier Duties (200-799 Capacity): Standard tier duties for premises with 200 to 799 people.
  4. Enhanced Tier Duties (800+ Capacity): Enhanced tier duties for premises and events with 800 or more people.
  5. Recognising Suspicious Behaviour and Threat Indicators: Spotting suspicious behavior and threat indicators, and reporting them.
  6. Staff Roles, Responsibilities & Emergency Responses: Staff roles in evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication.
  7. Information Sharing, Reporting Duties & Liaising with Authorities: Sharing information, reporting duties and working with the authorities.
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Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Venue, event and hospitality managers
  • Front-of-house, stewarding and security teams
  • Staff at retail, leisure, education and faith premises
  • Anyone who will help deliver public protection procedures

Laws covered

  • Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law). Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Standard tier premises (200 to 799 people) must notify the Security Industry Authority and have public protection procedures. Enhanced tier premises and events (800 or more) must also put protective measures in place and document them. The government has set an implementation period of at least 24 months before the duties apply.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Martyn's Law and Venue Security training

How long is the Martyn's Law and Venue Security course?

It's made up of 7 short microlessons. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is Martyn's Law in force yet?

The Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The government has set an implementation period of at least 24 months, so the duties don't apply yet. The Security Industry Authority expects to begin regulating in spring 2027.

Which venues does Martyn's Law cover?

Premises where at least 200 people are reasonably expected to be present at the same time. Standard tier covers 200 to 799 people, including staff. Enhanced tier covers 800 or more, plus qualifying public events of 800 or more.

What do standard tier premises need to do?

Notify the Security Industry Authority, and have procedures, so far as reasonably practicable, for evacuation, moving people to a safe place inside (invacuation), lockdown and communicating with people on site.

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