Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28am on 13 Sep 2024,Friday International
The UK government has introduced the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, requiring venues and events with over 200 capacity to take steps to prevent terror attacks. The bill, named after Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, aims to make public spaces safer. Venues that fail to comply may face fines up to £18m. The move comes seven years after the Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people. The bill will be debated and voted on by MPs and peers, with campaigners welcoming the move as a step towards improved security.
