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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lizzie Dearden

New security laws prompted by Manchester Arena bombing ‘may not reduce threat of terror attacks’

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New laws putting a legal duty on venues to increase security measures following the Manchester Arena bombing may not reduce the threat of terror attacks, MPs have said.

Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee found that the costs of implementing the Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill could force village halls, restaurants and small businesses to close.

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