Martyn’s Law legislation confirmed for UK venues
Venues will be required to take steps to improve public safety under rules drawn up by the government following the 2017 Manchester attack
News By James Hanley | 19 December 2022
Security at venues is to be tightened in the wake of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack under new rules announced by the UK government.
The draft legislation, which will be published in the spring, has been dubbed ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May 2017.
Working closely with security partners, business and victims’ groups – including Hett’s mother Figen Murray and the Martyn’s Law Campaign…
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