Preparing schools for new security duties under the Terrorism
(Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
On 3 April 2025, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act
2025 (the Act), also known as Martyn's Law, received Royal
Assent. The legislation introduces new legal duties for those
responsible for publicly accessible premises to assess the risk of
terrorist incidents and to implement proportionate protective
measures.
While the Act will not take effect immediately, with a two-year
implementation period expected, now is the time for academy trusts
and school leaders to understand what's coming and begin
planning for compliance.
Why was Martyn's Law introduced?
Martyn's Law is named after Martyn Hett, who was killed in
the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack, along with 21 others.
The law is a direct response to findings from the Manchester Arena
Inquiry and aims to ensure public venues are better prepared for
potential threats.
