Martyn’s law to require terror safety plans at venues with 200-plus capacity

Figen Murray, the mother of the Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, has campaigned for several years for the law. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Pubs and clubs that can hold 200 people could be fined £10,000 if the owners fail to comply with a new law that is meant to protect against terror attacks.

Martyn’s law, otherwise known as the terrorism (protection of premises) bill, will require all venues with a capacity of more than 199 people to take steps to ensure they have a plan in place in case of an attack on their premises.