Riot Compensation Act 2016
Riot Compensation Act 2016
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Overview of the Act
Reproduced verbatim from the Explanatory Notes published with the Act on legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Explanatory Notes are prepared by the responsible government department and are not part of the Act.
The Act repeals the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 ("the 1886 Act") and creates a new scheme which allows compensation to be claimed for property that is damaged, destroyed or stolen in the course of a riot. Claims for compensation may be made in respect of property that was not insured, or was not adequately insured, against such loss or damage. The Act also allows an insurance company which has settled a claim in respect of loss or damage to property during a riot to reclaim the compensation they have paid out.
Type: UK Public General Act
Year and chapter: 2016 c. 8
Royal Assent: 2016-03-23
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