More than 500 venues and 1,000 staff members have taken part in crucial counter-terrorism training ahead of the expected adoption of 'Martyn's Law' - new national safety legislation championed by Figen Murray following the loss of her son in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Draft legislation is expected to be tabled shortly ahead of an expected Bill becoming law, but Manchester council pushed ahead as early as 2021 in making its principles a licensing condition across the city.
As a result, dozens of hospitality and other venues - and their employees - have now taken part in the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training, which aims to equip staff across the city with skills to identify and mitigate potential risks, and respond in the event of a terror attack.
