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Martyn’s Law Compliance
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more widely known as Martyn’s Law, is new UK legislation designed to improve public safety by requiring public venues to have robust security measures in place in the event of a terrorist attack.
The law is named in honour of Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing, and was secured by his mother, Figen Murray, campaigning for venues to take stronger responsibility for public safety. The legislation was given royal assent in April 2025 and enforcement is thought to begin from April 2027.
As high-footfall, publicly accessible environments, universities must comply with the Act by implementing proportionate safety and security procedures, carrying out risk assessments and ensuring staff are trained to respond to emergencies.
Core Requirements Under Martyn’s Law
Recent Home Office guidance has outlined requirements for premises that fall under both Standard and Enhanced tiers to have set procedures for:
- Evacuation: the process of getting people out of the premises safely
- Invacuation: the process of moving people to safer parts of the premises
- Lockdown: the process of securing the premises to restrict or prevent entry or exit by attackers
- Communication: the process of alerting people on the premises of danger
Core Requirements Under Martyn’s Law
Recent Home Office guidance has outlined requirements for premises that fall under both Standard and Enhanced tiers to have set procedures for:
- Evacuation: the process of getting people out of the premises safely
- Invacuation: the process of moving people to safer parts of the premises
- Lockdown: the process of securing the premises to restrict or prevent entry or exit by attackers
- Communication: the process of alerting people on the premises of danger
The Good News: Most Universities Have the Foundations
Most UK universities already have the core building blocks of a compliant security estate: access control, campus-wide surveillance, intruder detection, building management systems, and emergency notification systems.
While most universities will already have the core security infrastructure in place, such as campus-wide surveillance, access control, intruder detection, building management systems, and emergency notification systems. The challenge is not replacement but integrating these systems to ensure compliance and achieve wider institutional goals.
At North, we help universities deploy the new security capabilities needed to meet Martyn’s Law requirements while unifying existing security infrastructure into a single, connected system for far better situational awareness. Our integrated smart access control and intelligent video surveillance solutions provide real-time visibility, live incident verification, AI-enhanced alerts, and instant lockdown capabilities, all from one platform. It’s a smarter way to achieve compliance, strengthen day-to-day safety, and support wider institutional and campus management goals.
Meet with a Smart Campus Specialist to discuss Martyn’s Law preparedness:
Get in touch to book a meetingThe Good News: Most Universities Have the Foundations
Most UK universities already have the core building blocks of a compliant security estate: access control, campus-wide surveillance, intruder detection, building management systems, and emergency notification systems.
While most universities will already have the core security infrastructure in place, such as campus-wide surveillance, access control, intruder detection, building management systems, and emergency notification systems. The challenge is not replacement but integrating these systems to ensure compliance and achieve wider institutional goals.
At North, we help universities deploy the new security capabilities needed to meet Martyn’s Law requirements while unifying existing security infrastructure into a single, connected system for far better situational awareness. Our integrated smart access control and intelligent video surveillance solutions provide real-time visibility, live incident verification, AI-enhanced alerts, and instant lockdown capabilities, all from one platform. It’s a smarter way to achieve compliance, strengthen day-to-day safety, and support wider institutional and campus management goals.
Meet with a Smart Campus Specialist to discuss Martyn’s Law preparedness:
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Managed through a central platform, operators can monitor movement, control access and activate instant lockdown when a threat is detected. By integrating access control with video surveillance and campus systems in one user-friendly interface, North helps institutions respond faster, restrict entry to critical areas during emergencies and maintain high levels of security around the clock.
