NALC publishes new Martyn’s Law advice to help prepare for change

The Martyn’s Law Steering Group has published a new, easy-to-digest advice note to help parish and town councils get ahead of upcoming terrorism protection duties under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law.

The second advice note in the series is unlike the group’s first, more detailed document. This latest resource is a quick-fire guide designed specifically for busy councillors and clerks. It outlines why Martyn’s Law matters to all councils, highlights key dates, explains who will be affected, gives practical steps councils can take today to prepare, and links to free training and resources.

Although Martyn’s Law mainly applies to larger venues and events, many parish and town councils run community spaces or host events that may fall under the law’s scope. This resource makes it clear that parish and town councils don’t need to wait until 2027 to act. There are simple steps they can take now to help build a security-aware culture and better protect their communities.

The group is also working on future tools and templates to help parish and town councils navigate Martyn’s Law more easily as implementation progresses.