Martyn's Law

What is Martyn's Law?

Martyn Hett, was one of the 22 people killed in the devastating Manchester Arena terrorist attack.

Figen Murray OBE, Martyn’s mother, with enormous help and support of Brendan Cox, founder of Survivors Against Terror, Nick Aldworth, former Chief Superintendent for Metropolitan Police and others have campaigned and worked on bringing about legislation that will help keep the public safe and support public places and venues to prepare for a potential terrorist attack.

Whilst Martyn’s Law cannot stop all terrorist attacks, it will significantly reduce opportunities or deter terrorists to target certain areas where people congregate. Its aim is not to restrict people’s free movement but merely seeks to ensue that venues do all they can to make sure that their customers are safe from these dangers.

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For more information on Martyn's Law, please visit the Protect UK website.