Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, has now received Royal Assent, meaning its provisions will soon become a legal requirement.

This legislation was introduced following the tragic 2017 Manchester Arena attack, in memory of Martyn Hett and others who lost their lives, with the goal of ensuring venues take reasonable steps to protect the public from similar threats.

From stadiums and arenas to festivals and conferences, this law will reshape how venues and organisers approach security. It introduces new obligations focused on preparedness, awareness, and coordination — all designed to reduce risk and protect the public.

At RFIDentikit, we’ve spent over a decade helping events reduce risk and strengthen security, and we’re already supporting organisations as they prepare to meet the requirements set out in Martyn’s Law. It’s a natural fit for what’s needed, and for what sits at the heart of our company’s purpose.

Below, we’ve mapped our practical solutions to each key pillar of Martyn’s Law.

1. Security Planning

Martyn’s Law will require detailed security plans including measures to detect and respond to threats, protect key areas, and manage people movement.

RFIDentikit supports this with data-driven planning tools:

• Analyse historical data to understand crowd patterns

• Plan to track and monitor attendees movements with RFID and live dashboards

• Map zones and apply access levels at a granular, role-based level

• Adapt plans dynamically during live events

2. Terrorism Risk Assessment

Events and venues will need to complete and retain a terrorism-specific risk assessment, focused on identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

With RFIDentikit, this becomes structured and auditable:

• Use digital forms to guide and standardise assessments

• Tailor questions based on event type or risk profile

• Link findings to access rules or zone permissions

• Store and export records for compliance or review

3. Preventive and Protective Measures

These include the physical and digital controls that help prevent an incident, from access credentials to live monitoring and response.

RFIDentikit puts practical control into your hands:

• Tamper-proof credentials with individual photo ID and embedded secure RFID chip

• Live scanning at gates, doors, or sensitive zones

• Real-time dashboards showing who is where

• Automated alerts for access anomalies

  
  

4. Training

Relevant staff, including security, front-line teams, and key contractors, will be required to complete terrorism awareness training. This training must be tracked, recorded, and in place before staff are operational.

RFIDentikit enables this seamlessly:

• Training modules can be hosted directly in our portal

• Organisers can monitor progress, export records and automate necessary communications

• Accreditation can be conditional on completion

• Access passes can be restricted until training is confirmed

5. Ongoing Cooperation with Authorities

You’ll need to support authorities during and after events, with relevant data on access, movement, and credentials.

RFIDentikit simplifies this through smart data tools:

• Set up secure APIs to share live or retrospective data

• Export filtered access logs by zone, time, or person

• Maintain a clear audit trail for post-event reporting

• Act quickly with built-in triggers for alerts or notifications

Martyn’s Law isn’t just another regulation, it’s a step forward in making public events more secure, professional, and trustworthy. And these are the same principles RFIDentikit is built around.

Where the law demands accountability, we deliver visibility.

Where it asks for structure, we offer automation.

Where it pushes for better planning, we provide real data.

Our clients already rely on RFIDentikit to help meet high standards, not just for compliance, but because safety, control, and trust are mission-critical. We bring the tools, support, and experience needed to meet these new obligations confidently and without disruption.

This law is coming, but it’s not something to be afraid of. With the right approach, it's an opportunity to raise the bar for how live events are delivered. And we’re here to help you lead that shift.