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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Hennessey

Mother of Manchester Arena victim welcomes royal assent for Martyn’s Law

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer meets Figen and Stuart Murray (Carl Court/PA) - (PA Wire)

The mother of a man who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, who campaigned for tougher anti-terror legislation, said knowing people’s lives will be saved is a “big thing” after it became law.

Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, requires UK venues hosting 200 or more people to prepare for a terror attack, after receiving royal assent on Thursday.

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