
A Tribute to Figen Murray
The Government acknowledges the tireless campaigning efforts of Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, who tragically lost his life in the Manchester Arena attack. Her advocacy has been instrumental in driving this legislation forward.Â
What Does Martyn’s Law Do?Â
Martyn’s Law strengthens security measures across public premises and events by requiring those responsible to assess risks and plan responses to potential terrorist attacks. Larger venues and events must also implement measures to reduce vulnerability to such threats.Â
The Act establishes a tiered approach based on venue capacity:Â
- Standard Tier (200-799 individuals): Requires notification to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and implementation of appropriate public protection procedures, such as evacuation and lockdown plans.Â
- Enhanced Tier (800+ individuals): In addition to standard tier requirements, enhanced duty premises and qualifying events must introduce further public protection measures, document security plans, and appoint a senior individual to oversee compliance.Â