Live groups respond to Martyn’s Law debate

A Bill on proposed new anti-terror measures for UK venues was discussed by MPs in the House of Commons this week

News By James Hanley | 15 October 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Live organisations in the UK have responded to a parliamentary debate on proposed new anti-terror measures for venues.

Dubbed ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the 2017 Manchester bombing, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday (14 October).

Also known as Protect Duty, it calls for mandatory anti-terror training for staff and tighter event security at venues, with the intention of helping protect the public…

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