LIVE urges government to revise ‘Martyn’s Law’
The UK trade body has raised concerns after the proposed anti-terror legislation for venues was included in the King's Speech
News By James Hanley | 8 November 2023
UK trade body LIVE is calling on the government to revise anti-terror measures for venues after proposed legislation was included in the King’s Speech.
In his first address to both Houses of Parliament since becoming monarch, King Charles yesterday (7 November) outlined the laws government ministers intended to pass in the year ahead, including to “protect public premises from terrorism in light of the Manchester Arena attack”.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill – also known as Protect Duty –…