A full financial impact assessment was published alongside the recent public consultation on reform of the Riot (Damages) Act. The consultation ran from 5 June to 1 August. Submissions to the consultation are now being considered and the Government’s response, including a revised impact assessment, will be published in due course.

A number of organisations responded to the recent public consultation on reform of the Riot (Damages) Act. The consultation ran from 5 June to 1 August. These responses covered the full range of proposals, including the Independent Reviewer’s recommendation to cap compensation based on business turnover. These representations are being considered and the Government’s response to the consultation will be published in due course.

[holding answer 11 November 2013]: The Home Office does not hold comprehensive details of the claims made under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 in relation to the August 2011 riots. Under the 1886 Act, all claims for compensation are made directly to the relevant police authority (from November 2012, police and crime commissioner or in London to the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime).

[holding answer 28 February 2013]: Since August 2011, the total amount reimbursed by the Home Office to police authorities (now police and crime commissioners) under the Riot Damages Act 1886 is approximately £14.4 million. However this figure does not represent the full amount paid or offered by individual PCCs to meet uninsured claims and reimburse insurance companies, as a number of PCCs have yet to submit claims to the Home Office for reimbursement.

The vast majority of people affected have received compensation:

Of uninsured cases:

PCCs currently have only 13 uninsured cases outstanding of the 577 cases they originally received from the Home Office bureau and direct from claimants (around 2%).

In addition, 714 new claims were received from individuals who were originally insured but have since had their claim repudiated by their insurance company for reasons such as under insurance. 21 of these cases remain ongoing (about 3%).

Of insured cases:

Over 98% of household property damage claims have been settled by insurers.

93% of small to medium-size businesses have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

99% of large commercial claims have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

Of those PCC payments to insurers:

Of the 3,931 claims from insurance companies for reimbursement of costs, 338 remain (around 9% of original total).

The High Street Support Scheme was jointly funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Home Office does not collect data relating to this scheme.

[holding answer 28 February 2013]: Since August 2011, the total amount reimbursed by the Home Office to police authorities (now police and crime commissioners) under the Riot Damages Act 1886 is approximately £14.4 million. However this figure does not represent the full amount paid or offered by individual PCCs to meet uninsured claims and reimburse insurance companies, as a number of PCCs have yet to submit claims to the Home Office for reimbursement.

The vast majority of people affected have received compensation:

Of uninsured cases:

PCCs currently have only 13 uninsured cases outstanding of the 577 cases they originally received from the Home Office bureau and direct from claimants (around 2%).

In addition, 714 new claims were received from individuals who were originally insured but have since had their claim repudiated by their insurance company for reasons such as under insurance. 21 of these cases remain ongoing (about 3%).

Of insured cases:

Over 98% of household property damage claims have been settled by insurers.

93% of small to medium-size businesses have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

99% of large commercial claims have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

Of those PCC payments to insurers:

Of the 3,931 claims from insurance companies for reimbursement of costs, 338 remain (around 9% of original total).

The High Street Support Scheme was jointly funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Home Office does not collect data relating to this scheme.

I refer the right hon. Member to the answer given on 17 December 2012, Official Report, column 502W. The outcomes of the independent review will be used to shape any future public consultation on possible changes to the legislation.

Decisions and payments on Riot (Damages) Act 1886 claims are entirely the responsibility of Offices of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). The Government have worked very closely with various parties to ensure that victims are fully compensated. As of early January, the summary information received from Offices of Police and Crime Commissioners show the vast majority of people affected have received compensation.

Uninsured:

PCCs currently have only 13 uninsured cases outstanding of the 577 cases they originally received from the Home Office bureau and direct from claimants (around 2%).

711 new claims were received from individuals who were originally insured and now their insurance company has repudiated their claim for reasons such as under insurance. 30 of these cases remain ongoing (about 4%).

Insured:

Over 98% of household property damage claims have been settled by their insurers.

93% of small to medium size businesses have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

99% of large commercial claims have received settlement or interim payments from insurers.

PCC payments to Insurers:

Of the 3,925 claims from insurance companies for reimbursement of costs 377 remain (around 10% of original total).

There have been no representations received seeking an independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886. Ministers took the decision to commission an independent review and an announcement is expected in the new year.

We are currently reviewing the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 to ensure that it reflects the requirements of today's modern policing world. We plan to commission an independent review and further details will be announced early in 2013. The results from this independent review will be used to shape any possible future public consultation.

While decisions and payments on the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 claims are entirely a matter for police authorities, the Government has worked closely with affected authorities to ensure victims are fully compensated. As of early September, police authorities have now settled the majority of uninsured claims:

95% of all active valid uninsured individuals' claims originally received have now been dealt with by police authorities.

The Metropolitan Police Service also received a number of further claims for compensation after insurers had repudiated claims. Decisions have been made on 85% of these cases.