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'Martyn's Law' plan for new anti-terrorism legislation put on hold due to coronavirus

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Plans for 'Martyn's Law' to better protect the public from terror attacks in crowded areas like bars and restaurants have been put on hold due to coronavirus.

But Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, said the Government remained fully committed to the new legislation in memory of her son.

It comes as Manchester and the world observes the third anniversary today of the Arena atrocity, which claimed 22 lives and left many hundreds more injured.

The law, for public venues and crowded spaces, was due to go out to public consultation in the spring. It would be known as the Protect Duty - a legal duty, set out in primary legislation - for venue operators and owners to consider the risk of a terrorist attack and

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