Martyn's Law (Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025) Compliance Self-Assessment

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1. Your TierIdentify if your venue is Standard Tier (capacity of 100–799 people) or Enhanced Tier (capacity of 800+ people), which determines your legal duties
Have you identified whether your premises falls under the Standard Tier or Enhanced Tier requirements?
Do you understand the legal obligations for your tier (e.g. training, risk assessment, security plan)?
Have you formally documented and communicated your tier status to relevant staff, management, or trustees?
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2. Risk AssessmentIdentify terrorism-related threats and vulnerabilities specific to your premises or event
Has a formal terrorism risk assessment been carried out for your venue/event?
Does the risk assessment include vulnerabilities (entry points, crowded areas, evacuation routes)?
Is it reviewed regularly and after major changes (e.g. layout, capacity, threat level)?
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3. Security PlanHave you set out proportionate protective measures that reduce risks identified in the assessment?
Is there a documented security plan covering preventative and protective measures?
Does the plan cover access control, search procedures, surveillance, and emergency lockdown/evacuation?
Is it aligned with your risk assessment findings?
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4. Staff & Volunteer TrainingIdentify if staff and volunteers are aware, prepared, and confident in handling potential threats.
Have staff and volunteers received terrorism awareness and security training (e.g. ACT training)?
Is training refreshed and tested (e.g. drills, scenario testing)?
Are all new staff trained as part of induction?
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5. Incident ResponseIdentify if you have clear, tested procedures for evacuation, lockdown, communication, and recovery
Do you have a clear incident response plan for terrorism or major emergencies?
Does it cover evacuation, invacuation (lockdown), communication, and recovery?
Have you tested it through exercises or tabletop scenarios?
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6. Engagement with Local PartnersIdentify local partners you work with e.g. police, councils, and local security networks to strengthen safety
Do you have active relationships with local police, counter-terrorism advisors, and local authority safety officers?
Are you part of local safety networks, partnerships, or business improvement districts (BIDs)?
Have you shared your security plan with trusted partners where appropriate?
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7. Communication with AttendeesIdentify if you are giving the public clear, accessible safety information before and during events
Are there visible safety and security communications for visitors (signage, pre-event information, digital updates)?
Do you provide attendees with clear evacuation or safety instructions (before or during events)?
Are communications accessible (multiple formats/languages)?
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8. Record & ReviewDocumentation, monitoring, and regular improvements of security measures and compliance activity
Are all security measures, training, and plans documented?
Is there a system for regular review and update (at least annually or after incidents)?
Are lessons learned and feedback captured and acted upon?
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Your Compliance Score21–24: Excellent Compliance - Going beyond minimum requirements and demonstrating industry-leading best practice. 16–20: Good Compliance - Mostly compliant, with some areas for improvement. 9-15: At Risk/Partial Compliance - Some measures in place but lacking critical elements (e.g. no written plan, training gaps, untested response). Significant improvements required.. 0-8: High Risk/Non-Compliance - Urgent improvements required
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