Martyn’s Law – what you need to know
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act – aka Martyn’s Law – aims to improve public safety and reduce the risk of physical harm to people from acts of terrorism. The legislation requires the responsible person for organisations that fall within its scope to implement reasonably practicable public protection measures. These must be tailored to the premises within their organisation. The government has estimated that over 180,000 premises across the UK, in a wide variety of sectors, will be in scope of the legislation.
Premises where it is reasonable to expect more than
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individualson site at any one time are required to implement reasonably practicable public protection measures
Premises where it is reasonable to expect more than
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individualson site at any one time, will be required to implement further mitigation measures to reduce the vulnerability to a terrorist attack
Our solution
Under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, premises in scope must take reasonably practicable steps to protect the public. The Act applies to premises that are used for any of the qualifying activities and where more than 200 people could reasonably be present.
The “Reasonably practicable” principle is anchored in health and safety and fire law, and requires weighing the nature of the risk against the resources available and the cost, time, and effort needed to reduce it. Organisations must have clear procedures for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, and communication during an incident, and staff must be trained to carry these out effectively.
Our platform
Our platform simplifies compliance with Martyn’s Law. It helps any organisation—regardless of size—assess risk, apply the reasonably practicable test, and generate the required plans in under an hour.
The platform guides users through all legal duties, tracks training and exercises, submits required information to the regulator, and automatically adapts to changing risks and legislation.
Why PROVA Risk?
Developed by former military, intelligence, and special forces professionals, PROVA Risk draws on real-world experience of preventing and responding to terrorism. Our team understands both the seriousness of the threat and the practical challenges faced by non-specialists.
The platform turns complex Martyn’s Law requirements into a fast, guided process—helping organisations assess what’s reasonably practicable, apply proportionate measures, and record training and compliance within an hour. Automated, intuitive, and always up to date, PROVA Risk makes public protection simple, effective, and legally robust.