Who Martyn’s Law applies to
Publicly accessible buildings in the uses listed in the Act, where 200 or more people can reasonably be expected at once.
Martyn’s Law applies to publicly accessible premises used for listed purposes — including shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, places of worship, sports venues, visitor attractions, community halls and education settings — where 200 or more people can reasonably be expected at the same time. It also applies to qualifying events of 800+.
Which premises are covered?
Guides for the premises we are asked about most. Each explains when you are in scope and what the four procedures look like there.
Pubs, bars & restaurants
Function rooms, gardens and music nights.
Churches & chapels
Always standard tier; funerals and festivals count.
Village & community halls
Trustees, hirers and the hirer’s pack.
Holiday & caravan parks
Clubhouses and entertainment complexes.
Sports clubs & grounds
Match days and volunteer roles.
Wedding & event venues
Guests, suppliers and qualifying events.
Hotels
Function suites, bars and night staffing.
Shops & visitor attractions
Seasonal peaks and part-time staff.
Schools & colleges
Always standard tier; lockdown that is not the fire bell.
Not sure where you sit? Start with which tier am I in.
Want a second pair of eyes on it?
Send the venue type, the most people you would expect in at once, and how many sites you run. We will tell you which tier you look to be in and whether the free route is enough before quoting anything.