Immigration & Border Control

Martyn's Law: Draft Section 12 Statutory Guidance Consultation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and Home Office are consulting on draft statutory guidance under section 12 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law). The guidance explains how the SIA proposes to exercise its regulatory functions under the Act. This consultation relates to the SIA's role as regulator and closes at 11:59pm on 12 June 2026.

Migrants Detected Crossing English Channel in Small Boats Transparency Data

The Home Office and Border Force publish transparency data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK via small boat crossings of the English Channel and those prevented by French authorities. The publication includes daily updates for the last 7 days, weekly summaries, and a time series dataset going back to 2018. The data is provisional and subject to change.

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Statutory Guidance

The Home Office has published statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn's Law. The guidance explains core concepts and enables those responsible for premises and events to determine whether they fall within scope and how to comply with legal duties.

Martyn's Law Guidance Published to Help Businesses Prepare for Terrorism

The Home Office has published guidance to support implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law), named in tribute to Martyn Hett, a victim of the Manchester Arena attack. The guidance provides practical advice for premises and event operators on meeting statutory requirements including evacuation routes, lockdown procedures, and emergency communication protocols.

Eleven Asylum Hotels Returned to Communities, More to Close

The Home Office has closed eleven asylum hotels and returned them to local communities nationwide, with further closures planned. The closures are expected to save approximately £65 million annually. Since taking office, the government reports asylum costs have fallen by nearly £1 billion, with hotel numbers reduced from around 400 to under 190.