My son, the pop concert, and the law in his name

Figen Murray’s son Martyn Hett was just 29 years old when he lost his life in a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017.

Figen lost a loving son, who was a popular Youtuber, and an inspiration to many in his community. Figen’s life has never been the same since, but she now remembers her son by campaigning for ‘Martyn’s law’ – legislation which would enforce stricter security measures in venues across the UK. Outlook’s Rajan Datar heard Figen’s story.

Last week, the bomber’s brother was brought to justice when he was found guilty of the murder of 22 people.

Many listeners will be staying home at the moment – following the advice of some governments around the world to slow the spread of coronavirus. The sense of confinement will be familiar to a team of scientists who spent a year living on a Hawaiian volcano. Cut off from the outside world, they were part of a Nasa sponsored experiment to investigate how humans might adapt to living on Mars.

Mauricio Hoyos Padilla is the Mexican man known for high-fiving great white sharks. He’s a marine biologist who’s spent time living and conducting research in isolated spots around the world.

Picture: Figen Murray
Credit: courtesy Figen Murray