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Sector guidance
Martyn’s Law asks the people who run venues to think ahead, so that staff and volunteers know how to help others to safety if there were ever an attack. What that involves depends on what your premises are used for and how many people are there at busy times. Choose your sector to see what applies.
Martyn’s Law for churches
Check attendance, understand the worship exception and prepare four procedures.
Read more Usually standard tierMartyn’s Law for nurseries and childcare settings
Count children and adults together, then prepare procedures for your setting.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for village halls
Check expected numbers, clarify trustee responsibilities and brief hirers.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for pubs and hospitality venues
Count busy shifts and beer gardens, then check your venue’s procedures.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for theatres and cinemas
Check audience peaks, staff numbers and arrangements across rooms and performances.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for shops and shopping centres
Count seasonal peaks and understand responsibilities for shops within a centre.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for hotels, hostels and holiday parks
Assess overnight guests alongside weddings, conferences and seasonal peaks.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for hospitals, surgeries and clinics
Check patient, visitor and staff numbers, with specific rules for NHS hospitals.
Read more Depends on sizeMartyn’s Law for museums and visitor attractions
Assess galleries, libraries and outdoor attractions using simultaneous numbers.
Read more Usually out of scopeMartyn’s Law for offices and workplaces
Understand why ordinary offices are usually outside scope and check exceptions.
Read moreGuidance for every venue.
- What is Martyn’s Law?
- Martyn’s Law standard tier: what you need to do
- Martyn’s Law enhanced tier: requirements
- How to comply with Martyn’s Law
- Martyn’s Law compliance checklist for standard-tier venues
- The four public protection procedures
- Martyn’s Law SIA notification: what to submit and when
- Do you need a Martyn’s Law risk assessment?
- How to count people for Martyn’s Law
- Who is the responsible person under Martyn’s Law?
- Martyn’s Law training
- When does Martyn’s Law come into force?
- Martyn’s Law in Scotland
- Martin’s Law or Martyn’s Law?
- What is invacuation?
- Dynamic lockdown procedures
- Lockdown procedures for schools and nurseries
- Martyn’s Law in 20 questions
- Safety advisory groups and Martyn’s Law
- Temporary event notices and Martyn’s Law
- Run Hide Tell: advice and staff briefings
- Martyn’s Law security technology: what helps?
- Will Martyn’s Law change your insurance?
- Martyn’s Law for schools
- Martyn’s Law crowd management and event security
- Martyn’s Law for stadiums and sports grounds
- Church security, mosque security and synagogue safety
- A Martyn’s Law clause for your hall hire agreement
- Event safety plan template
- Emergency evacuation plan template
- Business continuity plan template for small venues