Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) Training
Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) Training supports duty holders to understand the principles and requirements of Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
The course provides duty holders with insights into terrorism so they can identify suspicious activities and security vulnerabilities, implement appropriate control measures, and understand what to do in an emergency.
Threat levels from terrorism vary by country and region and are typically determined and communicated by government agencies or law enforcement authorities. The current terrorism threat level for the UK is substantial, meaning an attack is likely and preparation is essential.
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Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) eLearning Course
Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) Training supports duty holders to understand the principles and requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and what it means in practice.
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What are the benefits of Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) training?
- Highlights control measures organisations should consider to be compliant with Martyn’s Law.
- Covers how to detect suspicious activities and items, and how to respond appropriately.
- Looks at what do to in the event of a bomb threat and how to respond to a firearms or weapon attack.
- Created by highly qualified, experienced health and safety risk assessment consultants.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course duration
This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Who should take this course?
This course provides duty holders, such as venue managers, event organisers, facilities managers, and security leads, with the knowledge and skills to assess the risk of terrorism and develop effective response plans for specific premises and events.
If you are a non-duty holder, please see our Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty) Awareness course which is designed for anyone who needs to understand the implication and requirements of the impending legislation.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) FAQs
Is this training necessary if our business isn’t in a high-risk area for terrorism?
Yes, the requirements of Martyn’s Law apply to publicly accessible locations regardless of their perceived risk level. Terrorism threats are unpredictable, and being prepared helps safeguard your staff, visitors, and business operations.
Can this training be customised to reflect our organisation’s unique security challenges?
Yes, the course can be tailored to address the specific needs of your organisation, including the types of threats your venue might face and the control measures that would be most effective in your setting.
How will this training help in real-life scenarios?
The training equips duty holders and employees with practical knowledge on recognising threats, responding to suspicious activities, and managing incidents like bomb threats or firearms attacks. It prepares participants to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
How does this course help us comply with Martyn’s Law?
The course provides a thorough understanding of Martyn’s Law and guides duty holders on implementing appropriate security measures, identifying suspicious activities, and preparing for potential attacks to comply with the new legislation.
Is this training only relevant for large venues?
No, the training is designed for any premises that fall under Martyn’s Law, including venues with a capacity of 100 or more. Even smaller venues and temporary events have responsibilities under this law.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
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Course aims
By the end of Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) Training participants will:
- Understand why Martyn’s Law was created and how it affects them.
- Know the security measures organisations could implement.
- Know what types of terrorist attack can occur.
- Be able to detect suspicious activities and items and know what to do.
- Understand what to do in the event of a threat or attack.
Course Overview
1. Martyn’s Law overview
The story behind Martyn’s Law. The objectives of this new legislation. What types of organisations are impacted by Martyn’s Law and what is meant by publicly accessible locations (PALs).
2. Requirements and protective measures
Steps organisations can take to comply with Martyn’s Law, how compliance will be measured and the role of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Adopting a risk assessment-orientated approach and establishing an incident response plan.
Protective measures that can be taken including physical security enhancements, employee training, access control and cyber security.
What actions to take following a terrorist event.
3. What is terrorism?
Definition of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 with examples of terror attacks.
The terror cycle and how understanding it helps to develop counter terrorism strategies.
What the UK’s Counter Terrorism Strategy means in practice and the current level of threat.
4. Identifying and responding to suspicious activity
Looking at the types of threats including hostile activity and reconnaissance, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and homemade explosives.
Identifying security vulnerabilities and responding to suspicious activities and items through the SCaN (See, Check and Notify) approach.
5. Responding to a bomb threat or attack
What to do in the event of a bomb threat and how to respond to a firearms or weapons attack, with reference to the Run, Hide, Tell safety protocol.
The post incident process for addressing the immediate aftermath including people’s psychological and physiological responses.
Certificate
If you complete the course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course screenshots
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How is it delivered?
Martyn’s Law (Counter Terror) Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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