Martyn’s Law Security Awareness

This Martyn’s Law Security Awareness eLearning course provides essential training on the upcoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law, and introduces key counter-terrorism concepts that support protective security in publicly accessible places. The course explains the purpose of the legislation, the types of premises and events it affects, and why vigilance, threat awareness and effective response behaviours are critical for organisations and individuals working in public environments. Learners will also explore basic practices for recognising suspicious activity, reducing vulnerability and contributing to site security preparedness.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Martyn’s Law Security Awareness course are to:

Introduce Martyn’s Law and explain its purpose in enhancing protective security in publicly accessible premises and events.

Raise awareness of the key security threats and terrorism risk landscape that premises and events may face.

Clarify who may be affected by Martyn’s Law, including criteria based on venue capacity and public access.

Provide understanding of basic protective behaviours and vigilance principles that help reduce risk and increase readiness.

Encourage proactive security practices and reporting, including recognising and responding to suspicious behaviours or items.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

Describe what Martyn’s Law is and why it has been introduced to improve public safety and protective security.

Understand the types of venues and events it applies to and the tiered approach to responsibilities.

Identify the basic terrorism risks and threat indicators relevant to their workplace or environment.

Recognise the importance of vigilance and observation in identifying suspicious activity or items.

Apply foundational security awareness behaviours, including when and how to report concerns and support organisational preparedness.