BREAKING: 'Martyn's Law' will finally be a reality - after a brave mum's years of campaigning
The campaigning mother of Manchester Arena terror attack victim Martyn Hett has welcomed a huge government announcement to push ahead with new a counter terror law in his name.
She said: "He said 'I believe it's Martyn's birthday today and it must be a difficult day'. It was really nice he acknowledged his birthday which I think somebody in his position didn't have to do. I said that's the best birthday present for Martyn. It was very kind and I was very touched by it." The law will place venues under a legal duty to draw up specific security plans for any terror attack. Today the government revealed it was proposing a two-tiered plan, one for smaller venues with a capacity of more than 100 people which will require them to 'undertake low-cost, simple yet effective activities to improve preparedness'.
Prime Minister Sunak said in a statement: "The way the city of Manchester came together as a community in the wake of the cowardly Manchester Arena attack, and the amazing work of campaigners like Figen Murray who have dedicated their lives to making us safer and promoting kindness and tolerance, is an inspiration to us all.
In a statement released by the Home Office, she said: "Martyn’s Law isn’t going to stop terrorism, but common-sense security, and making sure venues are doing all they can to keep people safe, could mean fewer suffer what myself and the families of Manchester have had to endure.
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