Briefing on the Impact of Martyn's Law on the Cultural and Heritage Sectors
Free online briefing on Martyn's Law and its potential impact on museums, heritage sites, and cultural venues.
This free online briefing will explore what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) could mean for UK based organisations working across the cultural and heritage sectors, including museums, galleries, historic sites, libraries, theatres, and visitor attractions.
Martyn’s Law aims to improve public safety by introducing proportionate security requirements for publicly accessible venues. While the legislation is intended to strengthen protection against terrorism, it may also bring new responsibilities for venue operators particularly those managing historic buildings, volunteer‑led organisations, or spaces with open access and limited resources.
The session will provide an overview of the legislation, outline potential implications for governance and operations, and highlight the key issues organisations should be aware of as the policy landscape develops. Attendees will gain practical insight to support early awareness, informed planning, and balanced decision‑making that protects both people and the character of cultural and heritage spaces.
This briefing is designed for anyone with security or safety responsibilities for public-facing cultural or heritage sites, it will also be helpful for members of the senior leadership teams to understand the potential implications on whoever is identified as the designated 'Responsible Person'.
Speaker
This briefing will be delivered by Andy Davis, the Managing Director of Trident Manor, due to his extensive knowledge of protecting cultural heritage venues, his many years directly involved in counter terrorism activities, and protective security. In addition, he is an approved trainer for both the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser and the Level 3 Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes developed by SFJ Awards in conjunction with government entities.
Free online briefing on Martyn's Law and its potential impact on museums, heritage sites, and cultural venues.
This free online briefing will explore what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) could mean for UK based organisations working across the cultural and heritage sectors, including museums, galleries, historic sites, libraries, theatres, and visitor attractions.
Martyn’s Law aims to improve public safety by introducing proportionate security requirements for publicly accessible venues. While the legislation is intended to strengthen protection against terrorism, it may also bring new responsibilities for venue operators particularly those managing historic buildings, volunteer‑led organisations, or spaces with open access and limited resources.
The session will provide an overview of the legislation, outline potential implications for governance and operations, and highlight the key issues organisations should be aware of as the policy landscape develops. Attendees will gain practical insight to support early awareness, informed planning, and balanced decision‑making that protects both people and the character of cultural and heritage spaces.
This briefing is designed for anyone with security or safety responsibilities for public-facing cultural or heritage sites, it will also be helpful for members of the senior leadership teams to understand the potential implications on whoever is identified as the designated 'Responsible Person'.
Speaker
This briefing will be delivered by Andy Davis, the Managing Director of Trident Manor, due to his extensive knowledge of protecting cultural heritage venues, his many years directly involved in counter terrorism activities, and protective security. In addition, he is an approved trainer for both the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser and the Level 3 Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes developed by SFJ Awards in conjunction with government entities.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- Online