Context
The Home Office has published a document of Statutory Guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (known as ‘Martyn’s Law’), which explains the Act’s core concepts and enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within the scope of the legislation and how to comply with legal duties. This will reasonably be of interest to insurance brokers dealing with customers who operate premises and events which may be covered by the legislation.
Key points to note and next actions
- The Guidance is accompanied by three Non-Statutory Supplementary Guidance Documents in relation to methods for assessing the reasonable expectation of individuals present at premises and events, illustrative examples of the scope of the Act and guidance, and further resources and learning.
- The Guidance covers the context of and the drivers for the legislation, a Glossary of Terms, the scope of qualifying premises and qualifying events, responsibility for legal requirements, additional requirements for enhanced tier premises and qualifying events, and compliance with legal requirements.