Anti-terror legislation for UK venues moves closer
Venues would have a legal duty to protect the public from terrorist attacks under plans drawn up after 2017 Manchester bombing
News By James Hanley | 10 January 2022
UK venues would have a legal duty to protect the public from terrorist attacks under new legislation being considered by the government following the Manchester Arena bombing. The government has today (10 January) published a summary of responses to the Protect Duty public consultation.
Protect Duty, which would standardise more stringent, airport-style security checks at major entertainment and sporting venues, has been championed by victims’ groups, including the Martyn’s Law campaign established by Figen Murray following the loss of her son…
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