Carlisle Support Services has launched a free online self-assessment tool to help organisations understand their obligations under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law.
The Martyn’s Law Scorecard is designed to help businesses and publicly accessible venues determine whether they fall within the scope of the legislation and assess their current level of preparedness.
The interactive assessment consists of 30 scenario-based questions covering an organisation’s existing security arrangements. Once completed, users receive a personalised report assessing performance across four areas: understanding terrorist threats, protection procedures, protection measures and the effectiveness of those measures.
The report also indicates whether an organisation is likely to be in scope of the legislation, provides an overall readiness score and identifies areas where further work may be required. Carlisle is also offering users the option of a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the assessment results.
The assessment is available at assessment.carlislesupportservices.com.
Compliance Requirements
The launch comes ahead of the implementation of Martyn’s Law, which introduces legal duties for those responsible for publicly accessible premises and qualifying events.
Under the legislation, the regulator will have powers to issue enforcement notices and financial penalties for non-compliance. Civil penalties can reach £10,000 for Standard Tier premises, while organisations operating Enhanced Tier premises could face fines of up to £18 million or 5% of worldwide revenue.
Paul Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Support Services, said:
“Security is a core responsibility, and Martyn’s Law marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s approach to public safety. Our newly launched Scorecard is a simple diagnostic tool that empowers organisations to act now. We are proud to support national resilience by making compliance straightforward, accessible, and free of charge so duty holders can safeguard operations and protect both their visitors and business continuity with total confidence.”
Supporting Organisations Ahead of Implementation
The scorecard follows a programme of webinars delivered by Carlisle Support Services covering the practical application of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
The webinars are led by Nick Aldworth, Managing Director of Counter-Terrorism, Intelligence and Risk at Carlisle, and focus on helping organisations understand their legal responsibilities and implement protective security measures.
Aldworth, who co-authored the original Martyn’s Law white paper alongside campaigner Figen Murray, said:
“The Scorecard is a direct response to the need for practical and actionable guidance for everyone. Having been involved in the foundation of this law, I know that preparation is the difference between success and failure. Our webinars and tailored scorecard are already helping venues across the country bridge the gap between policy and protection, ensuring they are ready before the law’s implementation.”
About Martyn’s Law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
The legislation introduces a tiered framework of duties for publicly accessible premises based on capacity. Standard Tier premises, with capacities between 200 and 799 people, are required to implement proportionate public protection procedures. Enhanced Tier premises and qualifying events with capacities of 800 or more must meet additional requirements, including vulnerability assessments and more comprehensive protective security measures.
Carlisle said the scorecard forms part of its expanded security consultancy services, which also include support in threat and risk assessment, operational assurance, contract assurance, and event planning.