Martyn’s law is officially the 2025-year-old facility terrorism protection law, a UK law that requires specific locations and events to implement measures against terrorist threats. It was named in honor of Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017.
In April 2025, Martin’s law received a royal ascent marking a pivotal and welcome moment of time for the UK’s mouse industry.
As a result, larger facilities and events with over 800 people will be needed to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts such as CCTV, bag search policies and vehicle checks.
Julia Green, head of Meat Blackpool and Julia Green, and head of corporate events at the Centre PARCS Conference and Events, shares insights on the issue.
“We’re a great place to go,” said Julie Vincent, head of Meat Blackpool.
“Of course, this doesn’t come without challenges. Many venues will need support as they adapt to their new obligations regarding risk assessment, training and incident preparation, but they are ready to support their partner venues through this transition.
“We have already heard concerns that Martin’s law could prevent organizers from hosting bigger events or push them to venues just below compliance thresholds, which is the conversation we need to have because we don’t want to see businesses miss out on larger events due to additional budget constraints.
“In the long run, I believe this will boost the UK’s reputation as a safe and responsible place to do business. Representatives from overseas in particular will be confident in knowing that there are strict standards.”
“We’ve been working hard to get the most out of our business,” said Julia Green, Head of Corporate Events at Center Parcs Conferences & Events.
“Representative safety must always come first. Martyn’s laws help to create consistent standards across the industry.
“For venues like us, and the event planners we work with, the reality is that additional security requirements can change the economics of event planning. The budget is tight and the costs of additional security and training are new pressures, but it is certainly a valuable investment.
“Company-wide gatherings are more than just logistics. They are moments where people bring together in ways that can never be done in remote meetings. The challenge now is to adapt to a new atmosphere while protecting these opportunities.
“The industry is adjusted. We’ve done it before. We’re going to do it again because people still need to meet ideas, connect and share. The event sector is built on resilience and innovation. Martin’s law is a strict but essential step, and we all play a role in making it work.”
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