Martyn’s Law

(Terrorism Act 2025)

Martyn's Law Assessment | Oxford People Solutions

Martyn's Law: Are You In Scope?

New legislation is being introduced to improve safety at publicly accessible venues and events. Use our quick questionnaire to see whether your business or event may be affected by Martyn's Law.

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Do you operate from a physical premises that includes at least one building?

Is the premises wholly or mainly used for public access (e.g. retail, leisure, hospitality, education)?

Is it reasonable to expect 200 or more individuals on-site at the same time?

Is it reasonable to expect 800 or more individuals on-site at the same time?

Do you run outdoor or temporary public events?

Do 800 or more individuals attend at one time, and do you control entry (e.g. tickets, ID checks)?

What Counts and What Doesn’t?

Scenario	Needs a Building?	In Scope?
Restaurant with 250 capacity	✅	✅ Standard Duty Premises
Stadium with 5,000 seats	✅	✅ Enhanced Duty Premises
Music festival in a field (8,000 attendees)	❌	✅ Qualifying Event
Farmer’s market (300 people, no tickets)	❌	❌ Unlikely to apply