Counter-terrorism security and the heritage sector: An introduction to Martyn’s Law and the terrorist threat

This article was first published by Museum Development North.

Date & time: Wednesday 10 June at 13:00
Register here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Join Historic England for the first in a webinar series looking at the application of counter-terrorism security at heritage sites.

This first webinar will introduce The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – GOV.UK, also known as Martyn’s Law, and how it applies to the heritage sector. With support from the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office, it will also look at the current terrorism threat in the UK, how and where incidents might happen, and the types of threats you may need to protect against.

The Home Office has published Section 27 statutory guidance for the Act. The guidance explains the core concepts of the legislation and helps those responsible for premises and events determine whether they fall within its scope and how to meet their legal duties.