Statutory guidance

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

Explains 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.

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Home Office
Published
15 April 2026

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Statutory guidance

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6344-1, E03571223

Unnumbered act paper

PDF, 1.07 MB, 129 pages

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Non-statutory supplementary document A: Methods for assessing the reasonable expectation of individuals present at the premises and events

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Non-statutory supplementary document B: Scope – illustrative examples

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Non-statutory supplementary document C: Further resources and learning

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Statutory guidance which explains the act’s core concepts and enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within scope and how to comply with the legal duties.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’.

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Published 15 April 2026

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