Government unveils plans for stronger protection against terrorism attacks
Insurers have called new legislation, which will be introduced to tighten security at venues in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing, an “important step in enhancing the protection of the UK’s publicly accessible locations."
According to the government the Protect Duty will ensure better protections against the continued and evolving threat that the UK faces from terrorism.
The duty will be known as Martyn’s Law in
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