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Richard Hilson of PFL \u2013 Access Management says CPTED will help architects design to reduce risk and meet assessment requirements, while adhering to Martyn’s Law<\/h2>\n

The introduction of Martyn\u2019s Law, for the first time ever, creates a legal duty for those responsible for publicly accessible premises to consider and prepare for the risk of terrorism. The implications of which start at the design phase, and for architects and specifiers, this means proactive design thinking is embedded from RIBA Stage 1 onwards.<\/p>\n

Drawing on statutory guidance and emerging regulation – including the evolving oversight role of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) – there\u2019s an opportunity for security to be reframed as a design-led discipline. Martyn\u2019s Law marks a cultural shift in how we think about safety<\/a>, responsibility, and the role of design in protecting people – and there\u2019s nothing stopping good design from making places safer without them feeling intimidating or closed off.<\/p>\n

This shift also means poorly designed spaces will no longer be neutral, and the difference between compliance and true resilience will increasingly come down to the quality of design thinking applied at the earliest stages.<\/p>\n

Driven by tireless campaigning from individuals such as Martyn\u2019s mother, Figen Murray OBE, the law – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – is, at its core, \u201cfor people, by people.\u201d It is rooted in lived experience and loss – and that human context must remain central to how the industry responds.<\/p>\n

What is Martyn\u2019s Law?<\/h3>\n

Martyn\u2019s Law introduces a tiered \u201cprotect duty,\u201d requiring organisations to implement proportionate and \u201creasonably practicable\u201d measures to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats. It will evolve through bodies such as the SIA, reinforcing accountability across the sector, but compliance alone is not enough, and in my belief, there\u2019s a pressing need for security to become a design-led discipline, seamlessly integrated into the fabric of a space, rather than layered on as visible or intrusive infrastructure.<\/p>\n

One thing we can\u2019t do is allow compliance to become a checklist exercise. A poorly considered layout and unclear circulation can undermine even the most robust procedural plan. The challenge now, I believe, is about whether a space has been designed to perform under pressure.<\/p>\n

In essence, security should not make places feel hostile or restrictive; rather, it should enhance confidence and support usability.<\/p>\n

The role of CPTED<\/h3>\n

One of the most effective frameworks for achieving this balance is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is not a new concept; it dates back to the early 1960s and is based on the simple but powerful idea that the design of a space can influence behaviour, reduce opportunities for harmful activity, and increase both perceived and real safety.<\/p>\n

What Martyn\u2019s Law does is bring urgency to these long-established principles, turning what was once best practice into something more mandatory. The reason why it is topical now is that its four core principles align closely with Martyn\u2019s Law:<\/p>\n

1. Natural Surveillance<\/h4>\n

Designing spaces to maximise visibility where people can see and be seen, through open sightlines, lighting, and active frontages. This increases situational awareness and reduces opportunities for concealment.<\/p>\n

2. Natural Access Control<\/h4>\n

Carefully considered entry and exit points that guide movement intuitively, reduce vulnerability while maintaining accessibility.<\/p>\n

3. Territorial Reinforcement<\/h4>\n

Environments that look and feel owned are more likely to be respected. Subtle design cues, such as changes in materials or landscaping, help define public and private space, encouraging a sense of ownership and control. This works well when there\u2019s community art and landscaping that give it a local identity.<\/p>\n

4. Maintenance and Management<\/h4>\n

Well-maintained environments demonstrate oversight and care, deterring malicious activity and reinforcing public confidence. It sends the message that someone has bought into this, and ensures it\u2019s looked after and monitored.<\/p>\n

As we stand here today, under new legislation, design teams must be able to demonstrate that security risks have been considered and addressed proportionately. This places significant weight on early-stage decisions – from site layout and circulation strategies to material choices and perimeter definition. As such, security must be embedded from the outset, influencing how spaces are planned, experienced, and managed.<\/p>\n

This is where the distinction between good and poor design becomes critical. A well-designed space naturally guides behaviour, reduces ambiguity, and supports response. A poorly designed one creates friction, confusion, and vulnerability – conditions that no amount of retrospective intervention can fully resolve.<\/p>\n

This includes designing for intuitive movement and safe crowd flow, minimising hostile vehicle access, and creating environments that are easy to monitor without feeling overly surveilled.<\/p>\n

Access, perimeter, and integrated protection<\/h3>\n

Over the years, one of the toughest considerations in CPTED has been integrating access control and perimeter protection into the overall design. The most obvious answer is to create fortress-like environments, but that runs counter to the design ethos of CPTED.<\/p>\n

So we find ourselves at a crossroads post-Martyn\u2019s Law, but we are still able to embed protective measures into landscape and architectural features and use tested, security-rated solutions that can detect, deter, and delay threats, all without compromising aesthetics or usability. The real test is, can protection be embedded so effectively that it is felt, but not seen?<\/p>\n

It will also tackle vehicle-borne risks – an increasingly common concern, and highlighted in Liverpool last year when Paul Doyle \u201cused his vehicle deliberately as a weapon<\/a>\u201d after it was believed he followed an ambulance through a road block during Liverpool FC\u2019s championship parade.<\/p>\n

The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) provides very good guidance on hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), including a public realm design guide<\/a> for public spaces that considers HVM.<\/p>\n

Navigating the challenge<\/h3>\n

A defining feature of Martyn\u2019s Law implementation is that it prioritises preparedness culture over physical kit. Emerging guidance consistently emphasises the need for organisations to understand the nature of the terrorist threat and, crucially, to plan how they would respond in the event of an incident.<\/p>\n

This subtly moves the conversation away from a purely defensive, hardware-led approach and towards operational readiness. CCTV, HVM, and access control are still integral, but they are only part of the picture. Equal weight is being placed on staff training, awareness programmes and the rehearsal of procedures, ensuring that responses are embedded and actionable rather than theoretical.<\/p>\n

In this sense, the most secure spaces of the future may not be those with the most visible security, but those where people, processes, and places work seamlessly together under pressure.<\/p>\n

This has clear implications at RIBA Stage 1, where early design decisions can either enable or constrain that culture of preparedness. Designing for Martyn\u2019s Law is about creating environments that support clear communication, intuitive movement, and effective incident response. It should be understood less as a counter-terrorism measure in the traditional sense, and more as an extension of health and safety thinking – embedding resilience into the everyday operation of spaces.<\/p>\n

Similarly, meeting the requirements of legislation demands expertise, innovation, and robust, security-rated solutions. It\u2019s not a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 scenario – the tiered system respects a venue\u2019s size and purpose, and designers and specifiers will no doubt design and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

Developing these capabilities responsibly requires sustained investment and specialist knowledge, and the focus from all of us working in this industry needs to be on responsibility, not commercialisation.<\/p>\n

We must also ensure we are designing to meet today\u2019s requirements while anticipating tomorrow’s risks and expectations. We have a duty to contribute our expertise to safer environments, support clients in meeting their obligations, and help rebuild public confidence in shared spaces.<\/p>\n

And these public spaces are fundamental to social, cultural, and economic life. Their value lies in their openness, accessibility, and ability to bring people together.<\/p>\n

This is not about reaching a fixed destination, but about embedding a mindset – one that challenges the status quo and remains alert to what lies ahead. As future threats evolve over the next three to five years, so too must our approach. As Sun Tzu observed, we cannot rely on past formulas for future success – we must adapt to new realities and those yet to unfold. The question, then, is not whether we can meet the demands of Martyn\u2019s Law – but whether we are prepared to lead beyond them.<\/p>\n

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