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6 June 2023 - Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill - Oral evidence

Committee Home Affairs Committee
Inquiry Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Start times: 9:00am (private) 9:30am (public)


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Figen Murray questioned on Martyn’s Law

The Home Affairs Committee begins pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill on Wednesday 6 June. The draft bill, also known as Martyn’s law in memory of Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, would require entertainment venues to assess and mitigate potential risks to the public from terror attacks at their premises.

In carrying out pre-legislative scrutiny, the Committee will undertake a detailed examination of the draft legislation to understand its likely impact. It will then produce conclusions and recommendations in a report to inform the Government’s final Bill put before Parliament. 

Likely areas of questioning

In this session they will hear from Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, who has campaigned for legislation to be introduced to ensure event operators are better prepared to prevent terror attacks and deal with their consequences. The Committee will also hear from representatives of business and night-time industries about their perspective on the new obligations the legislation would place on them.

Meeting details

At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill
Campaigner for Martyn’s Law and mother of Martyn Hett
Director at Risk to Resolution Ltd
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill
Policy Chair at Federation of Small Businesses
Deputy Chair of the Safer and Stronger Communities Board at Local Government Association
Head of People at British Chambers of Commerce
At 10:45am: Oral evidence
Inquiry Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill
Chief Executive at Community Security Trust
Chief Executive Officer at Night Time Industries Association

Location

Room 8, Palace of Westminster

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