Who should read the GOV.UK sources?
The responsible person, operator, general manager and anyone maintaining the venue's readiness records should read the official guidance directly before relying on any summary.
Guidance
Primary Martyn's Law source links.
Soundcheck Ready points venues back to GOV.UK for legal requirements, scope and standard duty context.
Official sources
GOV.UK statutory guidance and factsheets.
These links open GOV.UK materials in a new tab. Read them directly for the current legal position.
GOV.UK statutory guidanceHome Office statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, updated 13 May 2026.Standard duty factsheetGOV.UK's factsheet on standard duty notification and public protection procedure requirements.Factsheet collectionThe GOV.UK factsheet collection for Martyn's Law.
Venue manager questions
How to turn source guidance into venue records.
This page is a source map: official GOV.UK material first, then practical record-keeping interpretation for venue managers.
What preparation does GOV.UK point venues toward?
For standard-tier premises, GOV.UK points to notification and appropriate public protection procedures, so far as reasonably practicable, covering evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication.
What records make the guidance usable?
Keep notes on premises use, expected numbers including staff, layout, staffing model, procedure choices, review dates and the rationale where a procedure or action is not practicable.
Where does Soundcheck Ready fit?
Soundcheck Ready organises the venue's working records and points back to GOV.UK for legal requirements. It supports readiness only and does not provide legal advice or certification.
How to use this
Separate source material from venue records.
Use GOV.UK for legal requirements and definitions.
Use Soundcheck Ready for venue records, evidence, reviews and show-night handovers.
Re-check official guidance when venue operations change or new guidance is published.
Preparation records only
Soundcheck Ready keeps preparation records organised. It is not legal advice, certification, regulator approval or a compliance guarantee.