Analysis
Insights.
Analysis of Martyn's Law and protective security, written against the primary sources rather than secondary reporting. Every piece cites what it relies on.
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When does Martyn's Law come into effect?
No start date has been set for the duties. The Government intends a gap of at least 24 months from April 2025, and the regulator expects spring 2027.
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Martyn's Law notification: the deadlines and what to register
A Responsible Person must register premises or an event with the Security Industry Authority. The deadlines are three months, 28 days or 14 days. None has started.
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Martyn's Law guidance: which official document to read
Two official bodies have published guidance on Martyn's Law. They answer different questions, and the Act gives one of them particular legal weight.
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Mixed-use premises: how the principal use test works
The Principal Use of Premises Regulations 2026 decide which use governs a building with more than one. They come into force on 15 October 2026.