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.
