This is an important step to a safer country

CAMPAIGNER WHO LOST SON IN ARENA ATTACK HAILS DRAFT 'MARTYN'S LAW' BILL

- PAUL BRITTON

THE government counter-terrorism has published a new Bill in draft known as Martyn's Law after Martyn Hett, who died in the Manchester Arena bombing atrocity.

The publication marks a landmark moment for his mum, Figen Murray, and many of her supporters who have long campaigned for legislation to protect the public in Martyn's name.

Mrs Murray described the news as another massive step in the right direction' and said it has made her 'even more determined to get to the end point, namely the legislation one day being signed off by the King!

"Today is an important step forward to a safer country," she said. "Martyn's Law will end the ridiculous situation where venues have legal obligations for how many toilets they have but no obligation to keep their customers protected. Of course Martyn's Law won't stop all terror attacks, but it will make crowded places better protected and prepared, and make the terrorists' job that bit harder.