Support for businesses and event organisers
Whether you manage a business, community venue, place of worship, visitor attraction or public event, there are practical steps you can take to improve safety, preparedness and resilience.
Understand your responsibilities
Martyn's Law places responsibilities on those responsible for certain publicly accessible premises and events to consider the risk of terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate public protection measures.
Organisations and event organisers should familiarise themselves with the legislation and determine whether their premises or events fall within scope.
Please visit The Terrorism Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) for more information.
Build awareness and preparedness
Consider utilising the available training, awareness products, and toolkits available through ProtectUK and Counter Terrorism Policing.
These resources help organisations recognise potential threats, identify suspicious behaviour and understand how to respond effectively.
For further information visit Training and Resources.
Review plans and procedures
Organisations should regularly review and exercise their emergency procedures, including:
- evacuation
- invacuation
- lockdown
- shelter in place
- communications during an incident
- business continuity and recovery plans
Well-rehearsed plans can help reduce harm and support a faster recovery following an incident.
Assess risks and improve security
ProtectUK provides practical guidance, toolkits and good practice advice to help organisations:
- understand vulnerabilities
- carry out risk assessments
- improve physical and personnel security
- strengthen preparedness measures
- develop a positive security culture
Measures should always be proportionate to the size, nature and use of the premises or event.