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Publication of statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

15 April 2026

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley Central
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government is publishing statutory guidance for the [3D [K the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 to support those responsibl [10D [K responsible for qualifying premises and events.

Action Requested

The Home Office has laid before Parliament and publi [5D [K published on GOV.UK the statutory guidance, along with three non-statutory [K supplementary documents. The requirements set out in the Act are not yet en [2D [K enforceable, but this guidance allows those responsible to prepare ahead of [2D [K of its commencement.

Key Facts

  • The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is also k [1D [K known as Martyn’s Law.
  • Section 27 of the Act was commenced on 10 April 2 [1D [K 2026.
  • No third-party product is endorsed by the Home Office or the Secur [5D [K Security Industry Authority for compliance with the Act at this time.
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