The Government is to launch a consultation on fresh anti-terror measures. Concerns had been raised about the implications of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises Bill) – better known as Martyn's Law – that will require venues to improve safety and security following the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Today's King's Speech reaffirmed the Government's intention to bring forward the legislation, but it has been announced a consultation will be held to ‘ensure the Bill's measures strike the right balance between public protection and avoiding undue burdens'. Published guidance read: ‘The Government wants to ensure businesses and venues can deliver the standard tier duty rather than imposing conditions upon them that they will struggle to meet.' The news was welcomed by the Local Government Association (LGA), which has previously raised concerns about funding and enforcement. Chair of the LGA's safer and stronger communities board, Heather Kidd, said: ‘We are pleased Government has acted on our concerns around ensuring the Bill is proportional and not unduly burdensome on local communities, and it is good there will be further consultation on balancing this with keeping people safe.'