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RNS Number : 3659E  Westminster Group PLC  10 April 2025

 

10 April 2025

 

 

Westminster Group Plc

('Westminster', the 'Group' or the 'Company')

 

Martyn's Law Granted Royal Assent

Westminster Group Plc (AIM: WSG), a leading supplier of managed services and
technology-based security solutions worldwide, is pleased to note the
long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's
Law, has been granted Royal Assent and will now officially become law in the
UK.

 

Martyn's Law, named after Martyn Hett, one of 22 people killed in the 2017
Manchester Arena bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, will improve protective
security and organisational preparedness across the UK by requiring those
responsible for certain premises and events consider how they would respond to
a terrorist attack. In addition to this, at certain larger premises and
events, appropriate steps to reduce vulnerability to terrorist attacks must
also be considered.

 

To support enforcement of this new law, a regulator will be established
through a new function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which will
support, advise and guide those responsible for premises and events in meeting
the requirements of this legislation.

 

Commenting on the New Legislation, Martyn's Law, Westminster's CEO, Peter
Fowler, said:

"The fact that this important new legislation has received Royal Assent and
has now finally become law, is a testament to the stoic determination and
extraordinary stamina Figen Murray OBE, Mother of Martyn Hett, who for the
past six years has been tirelessly campaigning to improve security legislation
and raise awareness of the need for greater public safety measures.

 

"Figen is a powerful voice in security, counterterrorism, and public safety
and has been the driving force behind this new landmark legislation which will
enhance public safety by ensuring the public are better protected and
businesses are better prepared for terrorist activity, something that is
increasingly necessary. It is sad that it has taken a tragedy and Figen's
remarkable energy to bring it about.

 

"Like so many people I have been impressed by Figen's determination and
stamina in relentlessly driving the campaign for Martyn's Law and I am both
pleased and honoured we have been able to assist during the process and to
have her as part of the Westminster Group International Advisory Board. Her
insight, determination, and deep commitment to safeguarding lives align
perfectly with Westminster Group's mission to keep people safe and our broad
range of services and expertise are available to assist companies meet the
requirements of this landmark legislation."

 

Commenting further, Figen Murray, said:

"I would like to thank everyone who has supported and assisted us in this
endeavour over the years. It was a massive team effort. I am delighted the
legislation is finally law after all these years. It will without any doubt
save lives. It will also, hopefully, prevent other families from the heartache
we and too many other families have suffered through terror attacks."

 

For further information please contact:

 

Westminster Group Plc                                                     Media enquiries via Walbrook PR
 Rt. Hon. Sir Tony Baldry - Chairman
 Peter Fowler - Chief Executive Officer
 Mark Hughes - Chief Financial Officer

 Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser & Broker)
 James Harris                                                              020 7409 3494
 Ritchie Balmer

 Richard Johnson

 Walbrook (Investor Relations)
 Tom Cooper                                                                020 7933 8780
 Joe Walker
 Nick Rome                                                                 Westminster@walbrookpr.com (mailto:Westminster@walbrookpr.com)

 

Notes:

 

Westminster Group Plc is a specialist security and services group operating
worldwide via an extensive international network of agents and offices in over
50 countries.

 

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of
advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of
surveillance, detection (including Fever Detection), tracking and interception
technologies and the provision of long-term managed services contracts such as
the management and running of complete security services and solutions in
airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of
manpower, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer
base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies,
non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue-chip commercial organisations.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is part of the Group's Corporate Social
Responsibility activities. www.wg-foundation.org
(http://www.wg-foundation.org)

 

The Foundation's goal is to support the communities in which the Group
operates by working with local partners and other established charities to
provide goods or services for the relief of poverty and the advancement of
education and healthcare particularly in the developing world.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation,
CIO, registered with the Charities Commission number 1158653.

 

 

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