The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is inviting all those expected to be within the scope of Martyn’s Law – the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, or with an interest in it, to review and comment on the SIA’s draft guidance. The guidance explains how the SIA plans to carry out its role as the regulator.

Martyn’s Law, named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises and events are better prepared for, and protected in the event of a terrorist attack.

The SIA has issued draft statutory guidance for public consultation explaining how it intends to operate as the regulator, including its approach to the use of its powers.

This consultation is an important opportunity for organisations to understand how the SIA intends to regulate when Martyn’s Law comes into force – expected to be in Spring 2027.

You can take part in the consultation here: Martyn’s Law: draft section 12 statutory guidance – GOV.UK.

The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Friday 12th June 2026.