Martyn's Law: Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about what Martyn's Law means for your premises or event?
Keywords: SIA , Security Industry Authority , Martyn's Law , FAQ , Frequently Asked Questions , Terrorism Protection of Premises

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New Martyn's Law animation

Watch this new animation from the Home Office to learn more about the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the official regulator responsible for overseeing and enforcing Martyn’s Law across the UK.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , SIA , Security Industry Authority , Counter Terrorism , Regulator , Terrorism Protection of Premises

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Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey

We are pleased to launch The Roadmap, a new tool from ProtectUK designed to support organisations in strengthening their counter terrorism security in a clear, structured, and practical way.

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New refreshed ACT Awareness e-Learning course launched

ProtectUK and National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) have released an updated version of their popular ACT Awareness e-Learning course, featuring significant improvements to accessibility, content, and practical application.
Keywords: ACT Awareness , e-Learning

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Businesses Invited to Learn About Crime Prevention Toolkit in Free Online Session

Please note that this session was a repeat of a previous event and has now reached full capacity.

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Get summer ready: Support the Summer campaign and help keep the public safe

Counter Terrorism Policing is bringing back its long-running Summer campaign to encourage the public to stay alert, trust their instincts and report anything that doesn’t feel right.
Keywords: Summer , Summer Campaign , Digital , Digital assets , Toolkit , Social media , Poster , Communications , Security minded communications , campaign , Campaign materials , Summer Vigilance , Vigilance , Vigilance campaign , Counter Terrorism Policing

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Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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CTP-endorsed Security Specialists Register now live

Businesses and organisations can now access a Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) endorsed register of protective security specialists, developed as part of new measures set out in response to the Manchester Arena terror attack.
Keywords: CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Counter Terrorism Policing , Register , Protective Security , Manchester Arena , Jon Savell , RSES

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Meet NaCTSO at The Security Event, Birmingham

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will be among more than 450 exhibitors at The Security Event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 28–30 April.
Keywords: Competent Person Scheme , The Security Event , Protective Security , SFJ Awards , Qualification , Ofqual , Exhibition

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Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 section 27 statutory guidance.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

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