seven former home secretaries have written to the prime minister, urging him to end the delay on introducing a new law which would tighten security at public venues. on introducing a new law which would plans for martyn s law, named after manchester arena victim martyn hett, were announced in may. but the bill has yet to be tabled, sparking criticism from its supporters. frances read reports. his life was taken. but martyn hettt s legacy is what many hope will save lives. this was the terrifying night of may 22nd, 2017. martyn was one of 22 people killed in the manchester arena bombings. and since his death, his mother, fegan, has campaigned for what will be known as martyn s law to ensure improved security at public venues. an inquiry into the bombings found that there had been failings all round from the police to private security companies. now seven former home secretaries from lord blunkett to priti patel