Are you ready for Martyn’s Law?

Officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, Martyn’s Law will require certain public venues and events in the UK to take action to prepare for and respond to a terrorist attack.

Named after Martyn Hett, who tragically lost his life in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the law establishes a tiered system of responsibilities based on a venue’s capacity. Larger venues will be expected to implement stronger and more comprehensive security measures.

Industry experts suggest that this will apply to a wide range of venues including shopping centres, hotels, stadiums, large pubs and bars, campuses, hospitals, sports and leisure facilities, and even some heritage sites. All will need to demonstrate that steps have been taken to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and get ready to help keep people safe in the event of an attack.

Who does Martyn’s Law apply to?

• Premises with a capacity of fewer than 100 people are not within scope of the Act, although they are encouraged to have preparedness plans in place.
• The Standard Tier applies to locations with a capacity of over 200 people. These venues will need to undertake low-cost, practical activities such as training, information sharing, and creating a plan that embeds safe practices.
• The Enhanced Tier applies to locations with a capacity of over 800 people. These venues will also need to carry out a detailed risk assessment and produce a comprehensive security plan. Measures may include developing a vigilance and security culture, installing CCTV, and putting new systems and processes in place to ensure security is considered at all times.

According to Protect UK, the Government intends to allow at least 24 months before the Act comes into force, which is expected to be in 2027. While there is no requirement to comply before that date, those who fall within scope may wish to begin preparing now.

How Zapgo can help

At Zapgo, we are already supporting venues across the UK with the introduction of enhanced site security. When we install our rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers at zero cost to the site owner, we often include better lighting and CCTV as part of the installation. Again, this comes at no cost.

Alongside these safety improvements, our chargers generate revenue from day one. This additional income can help offset any further investment that site owners may need to make to meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law.

If you would like to find out how Zapgo can support your site, please get in touch:
📞 0808 280 2800
✉️ charging@zapgo.co.uk

A full Home Office factsheet on Martyn’s Law is also available for further information.