Consultation on keeping venues safe from terror attacks

The government is launching a consultation into a new ‘protect duty’ for venue operators – to help keep the public safe from terror attacks.

  • The devastating attacks in 2017, and more recently at Fishmongers’ Hall and Streatham, are stark reminders of the current threat we face. 
  • Venues and public spaces need to have effective protective security and preparedness measures, and this public consultation will lead to a proportionate law that will help keep people safe while not putting undue pressure on businesses. 
  • The proposed ‘protect duty’ reflects the proposals put forward by the family of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing attack in 2017. 
  • Our first priority is keeping the public safe and preventing more families from suffering the heartbreak of losing a loved one.

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