The Home Office (HO), the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) will deliver an informative Martyn’s Law workshop at Event Buyers Live 2026 (EBL).

Guests at the hosted buyer event will have the opportunity to take part in a valuable education session dedicated to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as Martyn’s Law.

Martyn’s Law is expected to come into force in spring 2027 to reduce the risk of harm at events and public premises in the event of a terrorist attack.

Catherine Simpson, deputy director of guidance and review for Martyn’s Law at the SIA, will take part in the event. She will be joined by Anne Marie Chebib, chair of UKCMA, and a respected professional from the HO, who must remain anonymous.

Simpson said: “The SIA wanted to be part of this workshop because engaging directly with event professionals, and hearing their questions and concerns first-hand, is central to how we will operate as a regulator.

“Martyn’s Law is about improving public safety,” she continued. “The SIA is committed to helping support the events industry with their Martyn’s Law requirements.

“At EBL, we will be explaining our remit in relation to Martyn’s Law, and how we are supporting the event sector understand what they need to do to comply. This includes the tools and resources we’re providing and how we’re making the notification process as straightforward as possible.”

This workshop aims to bust the myths, ease any nerves, and answer the most common questions that event professionals have about the new legislation.

Speaking of the informative session, Chebib said: “Martyn’s Law represents a pivotal moment for the crowd management industry. It is vital that we continue to have open and practical conversations about what the legislation means in practice, sharing knowledge and experience to help ensure the industry is prepared to meet its responsibilities.

“The UKCMA has worked closely with the Home Office and the SIA to support the industry in understanding the new legislation and to help address some of the uncertainty and concern surrounding its implementation. I’m delighted to be joining my fellow panellists at Event Buyers Live and look forward to an informed and constructive discussion about the next steps.”

Martyn’s Law is one of the most awaited pieces of legislation that the events industry has seen for years.

Caroline Clift, EBL’s content manager, said of the workshop: “When the law is enacted, organisers will need to understand how the Act will impact them. It’s easy to comprehend why event professionals wish to understand how they can prepare; this is why we have invited the HO, SIA, and UKCMA to lead a conversation and guide the discussion points raised in this special workshop.”

EBL takes place from November 9-11 at Carden Park Hotel and Spa, Cheshire.

Hosted buyer registration for the three-day industry event opened on September 1.

The event prides itself on creating a personalised schedule for attending guests, a curated itinerary of pre-arranged supplier meetings, relaxed networking, and valuable content.

If you need to source suppliers for 2027 and beyond, register now. It’s FREE for qualifying hosted buyers to attend.

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