SIA Issues Statement on Martyn's Law

The SIA welcomes the news that the Home Secretary has decided that the SIA should be the body to take on the responsibilities of the Martyn's Law Regulator, as reflected in the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill introduced in Parliament today.

We fully appreciate the significance of Martyn's Law and the important role the Martyn's Law Regulator will have. This is an important responsibility we will discharge with care and diligence.

We welcome the Home Office's confirmation that this new work will be separately funded. The new responsibilities must not compromise our existing regulatory role in public protection licensing regulated private security roles.

We look forward to working with the Home Office on the implementation of Martyn's Law, once the Bill and its content has been scrutinised and approved by Parliament.

Heather Baily, Chair, and Michelle Russell, Chief Executive, SIA

Notes

The Home Office is the government lead for the development of Martyn's Law Duty and the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation. Any queries on the scope and nature of the duty and the role of the regulator should be directed to the Home Office press teams.

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