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Martyn’s Law and the Protection of Premises

Learn what Martyn’s Law means for your venue or event, who it applies to, and what steps you need to take to keep staff and the public safe from terrorism.

  • Accredited training

    Fully accredited and meets UK and EU legal requirements.

  • Duration 30 minutes

    Complete the course online at your own pace, with no time limit.

  • Certificate of completion

    Receive a printable PDF e-certificate when you complete the course.

  • All major browsers and devices

    Access the course using PC, Mac, iOS or Android devices.

About this course

Terrorist threats in public places are rare – but they can happen. Martyn’s Law (officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) aims to ensure businesses and event organisers are prepared to respond quickly and keep people safe in the event of an attack.

This course explains what the new law means for different types of premises and events, who’s affected, what’s required under both standard and enhanced duties, and how to build a strong security culture without causing alarm.

Your Certificate

To complete your course and download your Martyn’s Law and the Protection of Premises course certificate, you need to have correctly answered enough questions in the quizzes throughout the course. You’re able to retake these quizzes as many times as you want. The certificate is printable and will be accessible at any time when you log into our platform. The certificate is saved on our system so you can use it to prove a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

Who’s this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone responsible for operating, managing or hosting public events or venues – especially where large numbers of people gather.

It’s suitable for:

  • Venue managers and operators
  • Event organisers
  • Hospitality, leisure and retail managers
  • Local authorities and public sector teams
  • Safety officers and facilities managers

What’s Included

  • Fully accredited organisation
  • Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
  • Printable PDF e-certificate upon completion
  • Online course with no time limits
  • Free for up to three users

Modules

Introduction

Why Martyn’s Law matters and the threat of terrorism in the UK.

What is Martyn’s Law?

How the 2025 Act came to be; its aims and objectives.

Qualifying Premises and Events

Which venues and events fall under the law – and who’s excluded.

Standard and Enhanced Duty Requirements

What’s expected depending on the size and type of your venue or event.

The Regulator and Enforcement

The role of the SIA, compliance, penalties and enforcement powers.

Good Security Activities

Practical steps for creating a strong security culture and preparing your staff.

Summary

Recap of key points and what to do next.

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How it works

Learn online, at your own pace

How it works

Our Martyn’s Law and the Protection of Premises course e-learning course is delivered online through our Tayl platform. This means you can complete this course on any device that can access the internet, and you can take a break at any time and save your progress. You can also add more users to your account, access more compliance training courses, and track who has done what.

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FAQs

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Do I get a certificate?

This course is ideal for anyone responsible for operating, managing or hosting public events or venues – especially where large numbers of people gather. It’s suitable for: Venue managers and operators Event organisers Hospitality, leisure and retail managers Local authorities and public sector teams Safety officers and facilities managers course printable completion certificate at no extra cost.

Can I retake courses?

We understand that it can take a bit of time to understand the material. That’s why you can have as many retries of a course as you need at no extra charge.

What is Martyn’s Law and who does it apply to?

Martyn’s Law (officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) sets out new legal duties for certain public venues and events to help protect people from terrorist attacks. It applies to places like shops, venues, stadiums, education providers, places of worship, and events with 200 or more people. This course explains who’s affected, what’s required, and how to prepare.

Why is the course free?

It’s not a trick, you really get this course, certificates, and all our library for up to three team members. You simply need a work email address. It’s free because we believe in our product. And we think that once you try it, you’ll come back to us again and recommend our system to your friends. So, what are you waiting for, get your course today.

What devices do the courses work on?

The courses work on any modern internet browser on any device. Whether you’re using Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge on an iPhone, Android, Laptop or PC everything will work just fine.

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