Martyn’s Law in Scotland and Northern Ireland
The Act is UK-wide. The tiers, duties and regulator are the same in Glasgow as in Cardiff.
Martyn’s Law applies across the whole of the UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. The same standard and enhanced tiers apply and the Security Industry Authority is the regulator throughout. It is expected to come into force in spring 2027.
Is anything different in Scotland or Northern Ireland?
The duties in the Act are the same. Your fire safety law and your local authority differ, so your Martyn’s Law procedures should be checked against the fire arrangements you already have under Scottish or Northern Irish fire legislation.
Can you help venues in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Yes, for the standard tier, remotely: floor plan, photos and a phone video walk-round, then the procedures and a video-call staff briefing. On-site work, enhanced tier and events are covered in South and West Wales only; elsewhere we will point you to someone local.
Before you pay anyone: the Home Office says premises do not need to buy consultancy to meet the standard tier, and its guidance, the SIA’s guidance and the ProtectUK training are free. Neither the Home Office nor the SIA endorses any provider, including us. The legal responsibility stays with the person responsible for the premises; we help with the work, we do not take the duty off you.
Want a second pair of eyes on it?
Send the venue type, the most people you would expect in at once, and how many sites you run. We will tell you which tier you look to be in and whether the free route is enough before quoting anything.
Common questions
Does Martyn's Law apply in Scotland?
Yes. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 applies across the UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.