# Martyn’s Law by sector

> What Martyn’s Law means for churches, schools, halls, pubs, venues, shops and more.

- [Martyn’s Law for churches](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/churches.md) (usually standard tier): Places of worship with 200 or more people are standard tier when worship is the principal use. Check your numbers and next steps.
- [Martyn’s Law for schools](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/schools.md) (usually standard tier): Does Martyn’s Law apply to schools? Check the standard-tier rules, who is responsible, school lettings, lockdown procedures and how to prepare staff.
- [Martyn’s Law for nurseries and childcare settings](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/nurseries-and-childcare.md) (usually standard tier): Childcare settings with 200 or more people are standard tier, even above 800. Check your peak numbers and prepare your procedures.
- [Martyn’s Law for village halls](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/village-halls.md) (depends on size): A hall’s expected peak numbers help determine its tier, and responsibility usually stays with the operator. Check your hall’s next steps.
- [Martyn’s Law for pubs and hospitality venues](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/pubs-and-hospitality.md) (depends on size): Count people across your pub, bar, restaurant or café, including staff and the beer garden. Check your tier and prepare your next steps.
- [Martyn’s Law for theatres and cinemas](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/theatres-and-cinemas.md) (depends on size): Theatres, cinemas and music venues need to count their expected busiest periods, including staff. Check your tier and prepare your next steps.
- [Martyn’s Law for stadiums and sports grounds](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/sports-grounds.md) (depends on size): Understand Martyn’s Law for stadiums, sports grounds and clubhouses. Check expected numbers, outdoor exclusions, safety certificates and enhanced duties.
- [Martyn’s Law crowd management and event security](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/events.md) (depends on size): Plan Martyn’s Law crowd management and event security. Check qualifying-event tests, festival security, crowd numbers, responsibilities and SIA notification.
- [Martyn’s Law for shops and shopping centres](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/retail.md) (depends on size): Shops and shopping centres need to check their own boundaries and expected peak numbers. Start with the free tier check.
- [Martyn’s Law for hotels, hostels and holiday parks](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/hotels.md) (depends on size): Hotels, hostels and holiday parks need to count guests, staff and overlapping activities. Check your expected peak and tier.
- [Martyn’s Law for hospitals, surgeries and clinics](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/healthcare.md) (depends on size): Healthcare premises need to check expected numbers and who is legally responsible. Start with your site boundary and tier.
- [Martyn’s Law for museums and visitor attractions](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/museums-and-attractions.md) (depends on size): Museums and visitor attractions need to assess people present together, including outdoor areas. Check your site and tier.
- [Martyn’s Law for offices and workplaces](https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/offices.md) (usually out of scope): Ordinary offices are usually outside Martyn’s Law, but public-facing uses and some events need checking. Start with how your space is used.

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Source: https://wardcote.co.uk/martyns-law/sectors · Last reviewed 2026-10-16 · Wardcote, venue and event security. General guidance, not legal advice.