What is ‘Martyn’s Law’ - and when will it be introduced?

Stricter security checks to be introduced at venues

Martyn Hett
A screen displaying an image of Martyn Hett as mourners arrive for his funeral in Stockport in 2017 
(Image credit: Getty Images)

New counter-terrorism laws are expected to be introduced to make public venues and spaces are safer from attack.

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