Reform of the Riot (Damages) Act

This consultation seeks views on proposals for changes to the Riot (Damages) Act.

Following the widespread rioting that took place in the summer of 2011 issues were raised, both by claimants and by those administering claims, that the act was limited by its age and lacked clarity in several areas. The government commissioned an independent review of the act, which reported at the end of last year.

The reviewer made 20 recommendations, which the government has considered, and which form the basis for this consultation.

Alongside the consultation document, an assessment of the economic and financial impacts of the proposed changes and a copy of the report of the independent review are included here for your information and reference. These impacts are as at 1 January 2014; the impact assessment will not reflect any recent legal proceedings or judgements.

Please send us your comments by using our online form. You may wish to read through the hard copy of the consultation questions first before beginning the online version.

If you are not able to respond using the online system, you can email your response to: RDAconsultation@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Or write to:

RDA consultation
Police Resources Policy Team
Crime and Policing Group
6th floor Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

The deadline for responses is 1 August 2014.