Jake WillettJason Towse, Managing Director, Business Services at Mitie, comments on the introduction in Parliament of Martyn’s Law for improving the UK’s resilience to terrorism.
As originally announced by the previous government and confirmed by the introduction of Martyn’s Law to Parliament (the law is so-named in tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017), the UK is to step up its resilience to terrorism.
Everyone should be able to enjoy public spaces without fear of terrorism and we urge the Government to maintain momentum in enacting Martyn’s Law…
Working closely with security partners, business and victims’ groups – including Figen Murray and the Martyn’s Law Campaign Team, and Survivors Against Terror – the new duty will require venues to take steps to improve public safety, with measures dependent on the size of the venue and the activity taking place.
The first reading of Martyn’s Law is a promising step forward and a testimony to the tireless work of Figen Murray OBE and the campaign team. There remains, however, a long journey ahead.
Everyone should be able to enjoy public spaces without fear of terrorism and we urge the Government of the United Kingdom to maintain the momentum in enacting Martyn’s Law to improve the entire country’s preparedness against terrorist acts and create safer communities.
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