What is Martyn's Law?

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is more commonly referred to as Martyn's Law, after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack. After the attack, Martyn's mother campaigned tirelessly for legislation to improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK by mandating, for the first time, those responsible for certain premises and events to consider the risk from terrorism and how they would respond to an attack. 

Statutory guidance has been published which sets out clear expectations for the education sector. Education settings across the UK are preparing by reviewing their emergency plans and starting to consider Counter-Terrorism Protect and Prepare now.