The UK Government is introducing Legislation in relation to security and counter terrorism for publicly accessible places. This will directly affect places of worship. I have been asked to pass on information on the Legislation and details of webinars being run to provide further information. There is also a link to the UK Government factsheet within the text below.In December 2022, the Home Secretary announced her intention to introduce Martyn’s Law, formerly known as the Protect Duty, as soon as Westminster parliamentary time allows. Martyn’s Law will apply across the whole of the United Kingdom and further information on what is proposed can be found in the factsheet. You are being contacted because the legislation will place a statutory requirement on those responsible for certain locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures in their day to day operations. It is possible that partners/stakeholders you engage with may be affected.

The Home Office are commencing their stakeholder engagement programme and as part of this, they are hosting a series of webinars which will involve a presentation on Martyn’s Law along with an opportunity for questions and answers.If for any reason, someone from your organisation is not able to attend these events, we can also request bespoke events. Interest can be registered at the links below.

‍Places of Worship

‍Thursday 09 March 2023  11:00-12:30

‍https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martyns-law-webinar-for-places-of-worship-tickets-519101836567

posted on behalf of the Synod Ecumenical & Interfaith Officer and Interfaith Scotland