Enact Protect Duty into law
Manchester Arena Inquiry · Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 1: Security for the Arena · Issued 17 June 2021
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
A Protect Duty, as set out above, should be enacted into law by primary legislation.
Manchester Arena Inquiry, Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 1: Security for the Arena · 17 Jun 2021 Source PDF →
Published evidence summary
Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:
- The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, legislation.gov.uk).
- The Home Secretary stated that the legislation "delivers upon the lessons from the Manchester Arena Inquiry to keep people safe" (Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent, Home Office, 3 April 2025).
- The dashboard states the Government intends an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force, to allow the regulator function to be established (Manchester Arena Inquiry Recommendations Dashboard, Cabinet Office, February 2026).
Response — verbatim from government
●UK Government
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) published a formal statement on 17 June 2021 in response to Volume 1 of the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The SIA committed to collaborating with the private security industry, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to implement the report's recommendations. The Home Office noted it would review the report and take action on recommendations requiring legislative change, including extending SIA licensing requirements for CCTV monitoring and security contractors.
UK Government · 17 Jun 2021 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 15 Apr 2026 · Home Office The Home Office published statutory guidance under section 27 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law) on 15 April 2026, and the Security Industry Authority opened a consultation on its section 12 regulator guidance the same day, closing 12 June 2026. The SIA states the Home Office has confirmed an implementation period of at least 24 months, with the exact commencement date to be confirmed via Parliament; the Act is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Source →
- 27 Feb 2026 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill progressed through Parliament between September 2024 - March 2025. It received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force. This will allow the regulator function to be established, whilst ensuring those responsible for premises and events in scope have sufficient time to understand their new obligations. This will enable them to plan and prepare appropriately. Source →
- 14 Nov 2025 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill progressed through Parliament between September 2024 - March 2025. It received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force. This will allow the regulator function to be established, whilst ensuring those responsible for premises and events in scope have sufficient time to understand their new obligations. This will enable them to plan and prepare appropriately. Source →
- 14 Nov 2025 · Cabinet Office Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates. View source → Reasonable Progress
- 3 Apr 2025 · UK Parliament Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 3 April 2025. Creates two tiers: Standard Duty (200-799 capacity) and Enhanced Duty (800+). SIA will be regulator. Not yet in force -- at least 24 months before enforcement (expected April 2027). View source → Reasonable Progress
- 5 Jun 2023 · National Police Chiefs Council NPCC, Counter Terrorism Policing and College of Policing provided comprehensive updates to Sir John Saunders demonstrating "continued drive to improve collective response to terrorist incidents." View source → Reasonable Progress
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