Martyn's Law: Terrorism response bill named after Manchester Arena bombing victim becomes law
- The Terrorism Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, has become law to enhance safety at UK event venues expecting 200 or more attendees after receiving royal assent from the Home Office.
- Venues hosting 200 or more people must now implement protective measures against terror attacks, as mandated by the Terrorism Act 2025.
- Figen Murray, mother of bombing victim Martyn Hett, campaigned for this law and expressed both pride and sadness over its passage.
- The Act will come into force in two years, allowing venues time to prepare, and the Security Industry Authority will regulate the new requirements.
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Mother of Manchester Arena victim hails Martyn’s Law after receiving royal assent: 'His death now has meaning'
Mother of Manchester Arena victim hails Martyn’s Law after receiving royal assent: 'His death now has meaning' - Almost eight years on from the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017, mother of Martyn Hett - one of 22 victims killed that day - has today seen her campaign's strength and Britain's terrorist laws receive royal assent

Martyn’s Law given royal assent to officially become statute
The Bill was first laid before Parliament in September.
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