(ITV) A new draft law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places has been hailed as an “important step forward” after years of campaigning by the mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim.
The new rules, which Martyn Hett’s mother Figen Murray has long campaigned for, will cover all of the UK and require venues and local authorities to have preventative plans against terror attacks.
Figen praised the work of the Home Office in bringing forward the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, as she expressed hope it will meet her expectations after years of work.
Figen said: “It has come a long way. It started very basic and it has developed into the two-tier legislation that is being proposed.”
