Statutory guidance

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

ExplainsEnables core concepts and enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within the scope of the legislation (known as 'Martyn's Law') and how to comply with legal duties.

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Published
15 April 2026
Last updated
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Statutory guidance

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

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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Statutory guidance

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

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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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