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Does Martyn's Law apply to churches and village halls?Churches with 200 or more people at once are standard tier at any size. Village halls for hire are in scope from 200. The duties and the free route.Updated 21 October 2026Does Martyn's Law apply to my pub?Martyn's Law applies to a pub if 200 or more people, staff included, can be there at once from time to time. See your tier, your duties and the free route.Updated 21 October 2026How much will Martyn's Law cost my premises?The Home Office puts the 10-year cost of Martyn's Law at £3,313 per standard tier site and £52,093 per enhanced site. See what drives it and the free route.Updated 21 October 2026Martyn's Law standard tier or enhanced tier: what is the difference?Standard tier starts at 200 people and needs four procedures. Enhanced tier starts at 800 and adds measures, a senior individual and a document for the SIA.Updated 21 October 2026What are the penalties under Martyn's Law?Martyn's Law fines reach £10,000 plus £500 a day for standard tier sites, and £18 million or 5% of worldwide revenue for enhanced tier. How the SIA uses them.Updated 21 October 2026When does Martyn's Law come into force?The SIA expects Martyn's Law to come into force in spring 2027, two years after Royal Assent. See the dates, your duties on day one and what to do first.Updated 21 October 2026
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