Score your Martyn's Law readiness.
Ten yes or no questions. No sign-up required. We score your readiness, identify the gaps, and recommend what to do next.
Have you named a Responsible Person accountable for compliance at your venue?
Martyn's Law requires every in-scope venue to have a named Responsible Person who notifies the SIA and is accountable for the duty.
Do you have documented public protection procedures (evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, communication)?
The four core procedures are the Standard Tier minimum. They must be written down. Spoken intent does not count.
Have all staff been trained on those procedures in the last 12 months?
The SIA expects staff to know how to act under pressure. Training has to be recent enough to count.
Have you completed a terrorism risk assessment for your premises?
Required for Enhanced Tier. Recommended for Standard Tier as evidence of proportionate planning.
Is your CCTV actively monitored in real time, not just reviewed after the fact?
Reactive CCTV does not satisfy the active measures expectation. Real-time monitoring (human or AI) is increasingly the standard the SIA will assess against.
Do you have a timestamped log of safety events that an inspector could review?
Without a log, your procedures are unevidenced. Inspectors look for proof you have done what you say you do.
Are you registered or planning to register with the SIA before April 2027?
Notification to the SIA is a duty for in-scope venues. Most operators are not yet registered. The window is open now.
Do you have defined escalation routes from staff to control room to emergency services?
Procedures only work if everyone knows who calls whom and when. Escalation should be documented and rehearsed.
Do you have a regular cycle to review and update your security documentation (at least annually)?
Procedures decay. Without a review cycle, what you have in place today is not what you have in place in two years.
For Enhanced Tier: do you monitor the immediate vicinity of your premises (entrances, perimeter, approach)?
Enhanced Tier requires monitoring beyond the venue itself. Approach roads, gathering areas, and access points all sit in scope.
Quick answers
What does each band actually mean?
Critical (0 to 3) means material exposure. Behind (4 to 6) means meaningful gaps that need a 90-day plan. On track (7 to 8) means refinements rather than core builds. Compliance ready (9 to 10) means tightening, not building.
What is the single biggest gap most venues have?
Active monitoring of existing CCTV. Cameras record but nobody is watching for the patterns that matter in real time. This is the gap that AI behaviour detection closes inside 48 hours.
Will the SIA actually inspect us?
Yes. The SIA is empowered as the regulator. They will inspect, issue compliance notices, and impose financial penalties on operators who fail to meet their obligations. Penalties reach 18 million pounds for Enhanced Tier non-compliance.
How long do most venues need to move bands?
From Critical to Behind is typically four to eight weeks. From Behind to On track is two to three months. From On track to Compliance ready is one focused workstream away.