The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has released new planning tools to help publicly accessible premises and events prepare for Martyn's Law, which is expected to come into force in spring 2027. The SIA says the legislation aims to keep people safe by ensuring such venues and events are better prepared against acts of terrorism.

For the standard tier, a planning tool is designed to help operators work through procedures for evacuation, lockdown, communications and invacuation, described as moving people to safe areas within a premises. For the enhanced tier, a template allows operators to begin documenting their procedures and to assess vulnerabilities and the measures intended to reduce them. The SIA said those in the standard tier will not need to send compliance documents when the law takes effect unless asked, though in-scope premises and events will need to notify the SIA.

The tools were developed with volunteers from premises and events and the SIA's protective security partners. The SIA is inviting feedback through a form until 23 December and encouraging those in scope to test the tools now. Laura Gibb, the SIA's Executive Director of Martyn's Law, called the materials a first step and said the regulator will continue working with those responsible for premises and events.