Find out whether the Act applies to your venue or event, which tier you fall into, who is legally responsible, and exactly what you need to do before the duties commence.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Its duties are not yet in force and are expected to commence in spring 2027, with the Security Industry Authority as regulator.
Built by counter terrorism and protective security practitioners, the check asks the questions the Act and the Home Office guidance actually turn on, then explains your position in plain English.
What it is used for, how many people attend at peak, and who controls it.
Your procedures, training, assessments and, for larger sites, your security measures.
Standard tier, enhanced tier, qualifying event or out of scope, with the reasons and references.
On screen and by email: duties, gaps, SIA deadlines and a prioritised action plan.
This tool gives general guidance, not legal advice. Your answers are handled in line with our privacy policy.
Every report is written around your answers and referenced to the Act, so you can share it with your board, landlord or insurer.
Whether you are in scope, your tier, and how we reached it, with section references.
Who is legally responsible, based on control, with a record you can complete.
Your duties: notification, procedures and, where they apply, measures, a compliance document and a senior individual.
Practical guidance on evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication, and on counting people.
A prioritised gap list with the reason each item matters and the action to take.
The 3 month, 28 day, 14 day and 30 day clocks that apply to you, and when each one starts.
Notices, penalties and personal liability for directors and senior managers.
A clear action plan matched to when you want to be ready.
Yes. The check and your personalised report are free, with no obligation. If you would like help with anything in the report, we offer a free 30 minute call.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, with an implementation period of at least 24 months. The SIA expects the duties to come into force in spring 2027. The exact date has not yet been confirmed.
Yes. The Home Office guidance says the figure must include staff working in connection with the premises or event, including contractors and volunteers. It is the greatest number it is reasonable to expect at the same time, not an average.
The person or organisation that controls the premises or event for its relevant use. It is not simply the owner, the landlord or the general manager, and legal responsibility cannot be passed to a security company or consultant.
Responsible persons must notify the SIA through its online portal. For premises, the first notification is due within three months of commencement, and changes within 28 days. For qualifying events, notification is due within 14 days of the event first being publicised. Revised compliance documents must be sent within 30 days.
No. The report is an automated initial assessment based on your answers, checked against the Act, Home Office guidance and SIA guidance. For a definitive view, take professional advice on your circumstances.
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If you would rather talk it through, we will confirm your position and agree a plan with you.
