UK MPs Advance Martyn's Law to Enhance Venue Security

The proposed legislation, inspired by the Manchester Arena attack, mandates terrorism prevention plans for public venues.

Martyn's Law, part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, aims to improve public safety by requiring venues to have terrorism prevention plans.
The law is named after Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, and has been championed by his mother, Figen Murray.
Venues with capacities over 200 must develop security measures, with larger venues facing more stringent requirements.
Over 100 businesses, including major chains, support the bill, which could affect approximately 179,000 venues across the UK.
Implementation costs are estimated at £330 annually for smaller venues and £5,000 for larger ones, with the law potentially taking one to two years to come into force.