
Protect Duty: Public protection and preparedness against terrorist attacks
THE HOME Office has recently begun a public consultation on how the Protect Duty may be used to enhance the protection of publicly accessible locations across the UK from terrorist attacks. Stephen Panton outlines the key points. The Government’s proposals are based around the set of safety and security protocols known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, developed in the wake of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack back in 2017. If introduced, the Protect Duty