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What Martyn's Law compliance actually costs, what the Act really requires, and quotes from specialists who do this work.
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- When does Martyn's Law start? The commencement position today: Martyn's Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Only the guidance provisions have been commenced so far. No date has been appointed for the Part 1 duties.
- Standard tier Martyn's Law: what 200 to 799 capacity requires: Standard duty premises need four public protection procedures: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication. No equipment, no documentation duty, no training rule.
- Enhanced tier Martyn's Law: the extra duties at 800 capacity: Enhanced duty premises and qualifying events add public protection measures, a written compliance document sent to the SIA, and a designated senior individual.
- Martyn's Law training cost: what the Act actually requires: There is no statutory Martyn's Law training requirement. The Home Office guidance says paying for third party training is not mandatory, and lists free alternatives.
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Martyn's Law Cost is a free introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd; we pass your details to relevant security and compliance specialists who quote you directly. We may receive a fee from providers; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Home Office or the Security Industry Authority, and nothing here is legal advice. The duties in Part 1 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 are not yet in force: confirm the current commencement position on legislation.gov.uk before acting.