Pool Re has welcomed the publication this week of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The draft bill will be known as Martyn’s Law, after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack of 2017.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman have set out how the new law will seek to improve protective and organisational preparedness at a wide range of premises across the UK.
The draft Bill, which may apply to over 300,000 different premises across the UK, sets out how qualifying premises will be divided into two tiers with particular duties applying to premises in each tier.
The draft bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee in the coming months in order to allow for further engagement and refining of the legislation.
Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, said: “The government’s announcement that it has published its draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill is a crucial step in enhancing the protection of the UK’s publicly accessible locations from terrorist attacks. Pool Re will support the government and insurance industry with the implementation of Martyn’s Law, by providing information and education regarding what businesses and organisations need to do to prepare for its introduction.
“We would again like to pay tribute to the inspiring work of Figen Murray OBE, Martyn’s mother, whose tireless campaigning on this issue has reminded us of the real-life impact of terrorism in public venues and who has strongly encouraged the UK government to legislate.”
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