This is a guidance brochure by the Hindu Forum of Britain explaining Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025) and how places of worship and religious events should prepare for potential security threats and emergencies.
It outlines:
- Legal responsibilities for venues and event organisers
- Standard and enhanced security requirements based on crowd size
- Emergency procedures such as evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, and communication
- Risk assessment examples and safety planning
- Staff and volunteer training recommendations
- Practical measures for festivals and large gatherings, including crowd management, signage, and coordination with emergency services
The brochure also provides links to official guidance, evacuation planning templates, and security training resources.