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Will Durrant

Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’

Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing who died aged 29 (Family Handout/PA) - (PA Media)

MPs have backed a new law aimed at preventing terror attacks at events venues, including nightclubs, concert halls and churches.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law, will compel all UK venues with a capacity of more than 200 people to have plans for an attack on their premises.

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