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Mother of Manchester Arena victim welcomes royal assent for Martyn’s Law

Figen Murray campaigned for the law change in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett.

The Independent UK

Martyn’s Law given royal assent to officially become statute

The Bill was first laid before Parliament in September.

Evening Standard

Martyn’s Law moves a step closer to statute book

Figen Murray campaigned for the law change after her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett was killed, with 21 other people, in the Manchester Arena bombing.

Evening Standard

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Martyn’s Law set to protect events from terror attacks as Lords give green light

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has passed the report stage in the House of Lords and is ready for its third reading.

Evening Standard

Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’

Figen Murray campaigned for the law after her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett died in the Manchester Arena bombing.

The Independent UK

Venues and clubs to face fines up to £18 million as part of new anti-terrorism measures

UK venues and events with a capacity of more than 200 people will be required to take steps to prepare for an attack

The Independent UK

Martyn’s law to require terror safety plans at venues with 200-plus capacity

Bill is laid before parliament after years of campaigning by mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim

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Rishi Sunak dubbed ‘pound shop Farage’ during hour-long LBC mauling

The prime minister faced a grilling from callers furious at the Conservatives’ 14-year record on the state of the NHS and housing - as well as the party’s decision to accept millions from controversial donor Frank Hester

The Independent UK

Manchester Arena bombing victim’s mother ‘feels misled’ after Sunak meeting

The Prime Minister promised Martyn Hett’s mother he would pass a bill in Martyn’s honour just hours before he called the snap general election

The Independent UK

What is Martyn's Law? Manchester Arena bombing victim's mum to walk to Downing Street

Figen Murray tragically lost her son, Martyn Hett, when a terrorist detonated a suicide bomb after an Ariana Grande concert in 2017

Evening Standard

Mother of Manchester terror attack victim urges PM to deliver Martyn’s Law

Rishi Sunak has been told to introduce the law without further delay to help safeguard the public from terror attacks.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak under mounting pressure to speed up law to protect venues against terror attacks

Exclusive: Mother of Manchester bombing victim tells prime minister delay risks ‘another successful attack against a premises that could have been protected’

The Independent UK

New security laws prompted by Manchester Arena bombing ‘may not reduce threat of terror attacks’

The bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has been fought for by the mother of Manchester bombing victim Martyn Hett

The Independent UK

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Martyn’s Law is named in tribute to 29-year-old Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed during the Manchester Arena bombing.

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Manchester Evening News

The Manchester Arena bombing inquiry is over, but the fight for lasting change isn't

Families are urging the government to make sure organisations continue to learn from the mistakes of the past

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Arena bombing six years on - we must find the courage to remember

Tomorrow marks the sixth anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing - we must never forget, writes the M.E.N's John Scheerhout

Manchester Evening News

Pride of Manchester 2023: The 11 people and organisations recognised for incredible achievements

We take a look at the winners of the big awards at this year's ceremony

Daily Mirror

Pride of Manchester awards will celebrate heroism of ordinary local folk

Kym Marsh will host the glittering event at the city’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Famous faces expected include Harry Maguire, Helen Flanagan, and Shaun Ryder

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'An important step forward to a safer country' - Delight as Martyn's Law counter-terrorism legislation published in draft

The draft Bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of its formal introduction

The Independent UK

Martyn’s Law: Mother hails publication of draft law

A new draft law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places has been hailed as an ‘important step forward’.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Northern peacocks

Where will they go now for expensive Scandinavian cagoules? PLUS a 50p ticket tax

Manchester Evening News

Martyn Hett's mum Figen Murray calls for ticket tax to improve security at venues after Arena attack

Martyn Hett was among the 22 killed in 2017 at Manchester Arena

Daily Mirror

Mum of Manchester Arena bombing victim calls for ticket tax to improve security at venues

Figen Murray – whose son Martyn Hett, 29, was among 22 killed in 2017 – said a levy of 50p per ticket could raise £1million a year so venues could buy essential kit

Manchester Evening News

The ten inspirational women who are putting Manchester on the map

To mark International Women's Day we've put together a list of inspirational women making a difference in Manchester today

Manchester Evening News

'Martyn's Law' counter-terror legislation to be published in draft within months as Home Secretary says Arena report requires 'careful consideration'

The Home Secretary said a Bill to the House of Commons would then be introduced 'as soon as parliamentary time allows'

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