Key information
Request reference number: 814
Date of response:
Summary of request
Please find below MOPAC’s response to each element of your request.
1. Identification of Premises
The Home Office is responsible for the development, implementation, and regulatory framework associated with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and may hold information relating to the identification and categorisation of premises within scope of the legislation. You can make a request to the Home Office via visiting How to make a freedom of information (FOI) request: Overview - GOV.UK.
MOPAC does not hold information regarding:
- The number of premises within the authority area that fall within the scope of Martyn’s Law; or
- Any categorisation of such premises (e.g. standard or enhanced tier).
2. Engagement and Preparedness
MOPAC partnered with the Community Security Trust (CST) on 23 April 2025 to convene a webinar focusing on Martyn’s Law.
The purpose of this webinar was to provide attendees — primarily community organisations, though open to all members of the public — with a detailed overview of the legislation, including its intended impact and benefits.
MOPAC does not hold further information in relation to additional engagement or awareness activity beyond that referenced above.
3. Partnership Working
MOPAC’s partnership working with Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is longstanding. As the statutory oversight body for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), MOPAC convenes quarterly London CONTEST Board meetings, at which CTP provides a standing update. The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime also hold regular bilateral meetings with Counter Terrorism Policing partners, during which counter‑terrorism matters, including the protection of publicly accessible locations, may be discussed.
4. Training and Guidance
MOPAC works in partnership with the Community Security Trust (CST) and supports the promotion of CST’s Security Advice For Everyone (SAFE) webinar series. These webinars cover a range of protective security topics, including:
- Martyn’s Law
- Event security
- Hostile reconnaissance
While MOPAC has some oversight responsibility for CTP, which delivers ACT Awareness and other counter‑terrorism training, MOPAC does not directly deliver such training itself.
MOPAC does not hold any internally developed guidance or policies relating specifically to Protect Duty preparedness.
5. Implementation and Enforcement Planning
MOPAC does not have a statutory role or responsibility to:
- Investigate,
- Implement,
- Monitor compliance with, or
- Enforce or provide remedial action in relation to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
MOPAC anticipates that central government and the appointed regulator will provide further guidance to organisations and venues that fall within scope of the legislation in due course.
6. Risk and Resource Considerations
MOPAC does not hold any internal assessments, reports, or recorded discussions relating to:
- Resource implications of Martyn’s Law; or
- Anticipated risks or challenges associated with its implementation.
7. Additional Information
MOPAC does not hold any additional information relating to the preparation for, implementation of, or anticipated impact of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 within its remit.