Important note - This information is provided for general guidance only and should not be considered legal or security advice. Organisations should always refer to official government guidance and, where necessary, seek professional advice when assessing their obligations under Martyn’s Law.
Martyn’s Law (formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation) is proposed UK legislation designed to improve public safety by helping venues and organisations better prepare for, and reduce the risk of, terrorist attacks.
The focus is on proportionate security measures, improved awareness, and practical risk reduction — not turning every site into a fortress.
Martyn’s Law is expected to apply to a wide range of publicly accessible locations, including:
The exact requirements depend on factors such as size, capacity and level of risk.
In simple terms, organisations will be expected to:
The emphasis is on reasonable and proportionate action, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Not necessarily.
Martyn’s Law does not automatically require crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) systems.
Many sites will simply need to show that they have:
For many locations, standard barriers, bollards, gates or access control measures may form part of a wider risk-management approach.
Physical security measures such as barriers, bollards and controlled-access gates can:
These measures are typically used alongside policies, procedures and staff training, not as a standalone solution.
No product can be described as “Martyn’s Law compliant” on its own.
Martyn’s Law is about risk assessment and decision-making, not product certification.
Physical security products should be viewed as supporting measures within a broader security strategy.
Sites that may consider physical access control measures include:
The right solution depends on site layout, usage and risk profile.
In many cases, yes.
Martyn’s Law is expected to encourage practical and proportionate improvements, which may include:
Not every site will require permanent or intrusive installations.
For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, we recommend reviewing guidance from:
These sources provide official updates, guidance and future implementation details.
Aremco Barriers manufactures UK-made barriers, bollards and gates that can support physical access control and vehicle management as part of a wider security plan.
We work with customers to:
We always advise that physical measures should form part of a wider risk assessment, alongside policies, procedures and professional security advice where appropriate.
