Martyn's Law - Update

May 31, 2023

The DRAFT Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public safety. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is a tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.

The draft bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of formal introduction. The legislation has also been known as the Protect Duty in the build up to it being released. It forms part of the Government’s response to the Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume 1, which recommended the introduction of legislation to improve the safety and security of public venues.

The UK Home Office says:

“The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill will help keep people safe and enhance national security by ensuring preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks. Proportionate new security requirements will be introduced for certain public venues and locations.”

To find out more information on how Martyn's Law will impact your premises, head over to the Protect UK website where they have provided a detailed 'What you need to know' article.

If you would like to read the DRAFT Bill in full, please visit the GOV.uk website.

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