Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Figen Murray, mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim, as the long-awaited Martyn's Law finally became legislation after six years of advocacy. This law mandates venues with a capacity of 200 or more to develop security plans against potential terrorism and requires larger venues to adopt additional safety measures. The law aims to significantly reduce vulnerability to future attacks and was driven by Murray's campaign for change following the tragic loss of her son and 21 others in the 2017 bombing.
"Before I became Prime Minister, I promised Figen Murray that I would introduce Martyn's Law, in memory of her son Martyn and all those who lost their lives the night of the Manchester Arena bombing."
"A Bill to require persons with control of certain premises or events to take steps to reduce the vulnerability of the premises or event to, and the risk of physical harm to individuals arising from, acts of terrorism."
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