Government highlights ‘important opportunity’ for organisations as SIA opens consultation on Martyn’s Law guidance

The UK Government has underlined that organisations now have a crucial opportunity to gain clarity on how Martyn’s Law will be regulated, as the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launches a seven‑week public consultation on its draft statutory guidance.

The SIA, which will act as the regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act—known as Martyn’s Law—has invited all organisations likely to fall within scope of the legislation to review and comment on the proposed guidance. Martyn’s Law is expected to come into force in April 2027 and will place new duties on publicly accessible premises and events to improve preparedness for, and protection against, terrorist attacks.

The Government stressed to the IoL that this consultation represents “an important opportunity for organisations to get clarity on how we will operate as the regulator for Martyn’s Law”, including how the SIA intends to use its powers once the regime is in force.

The draft guidance sets out how the SIA plans to fulfil its regulatory role, offering detailed explanations of core concepts and expectations for duty holders. It also outlines how the regulator will approach compliance, enforcement and sector engagement.

The SIA is encouraging organisations to share the consultation widely across their networks to ensure that all those affected have the chance to contribute. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

Organisations can take part via the Government’s consultation page: Martyn’s Law: draft section 12 statutory guidance – GOV.UK. The SIA is also inviting stakeholders to sign up for updates as sectors begin preparing for the new legal framework.