Enact Protect Duty into law
A Protect Duty, as set out above, should be enacted into law by primary legislation.
- 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).
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Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe 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.
Progress Timeline
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.
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.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Source type badge indicates whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates.
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).
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 detailed findings
Representatives working with UK Intelligence Community to address closed Volume Three recommendations. Cross-government monitoring ongoing.