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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Tory shadow minister slammed for calling Manchester Arena attack anti-terror act her ‘most hated law’

The mother of a man killed in the Manchester Arena attack has criticised a shadow Tory minister who called anti-terror legislation created in the wake of the tragedy her “most hated 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.

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