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Riot Compensation Act 2016
Summary
This Act sets up a system to pay money to people whose property is damaged or destroyed during riots. It aims to help victims recover and rebuild after violent public disorder, funded through the government rather than making individuals claim insurance.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing a system that helps innocent people whose homes, shops or belongings are damaged during riots. It ensures that victims get compensation money quickly so they can repair damage and recover from the disruption caused by violent disorder.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that compensation schemes are expensive and paid for by taxpayers who had nothing to do with the riot. Some could argue the money should go to police and emergency services instead, or that it encourages rioters if they think victims will simply be paid out.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading24 Jun 2015
- 2nd reading4 Dec 2015
- Committee stage13 Jan 2016
- Report stage5 Feb 2016
- 3rd reading5 Feb 2016
Lords
- 1st reading8 Feb 2016
- 2nd reading26 Feb 2016
- 3rd reading22 Mar 2016
Royal Assent23 Mar 2016
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