Law and Rights
Back in 2011, this blog covered the extensive disorder that took place in several cities in England. One of the posts at the time was concerned with the question of payment for losses incurred by, for example, damage to or destruction of property - see Who will pay? We all will ! The Riot (Damages) Act 1886.
The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Lord Dyson MR, Moore-Bick and Lewison LJJ has now handed down judgment in Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd v Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime [2014] EWCA Civ 682. The outcome of this appeal is that the Mayor of London's Office is liable to pay those compensation claims made under the 1886 Act in relation to Sony's warehouse. As a matter of interpretation of the 1886 Act, the Court of Appeal has also held that the Mayor's Office is liable for consequential losses such as loss of profit and loss of rent. The decision of the Court of Appeal is covered by The Guardian 20th May 2014
Following the disorder,
the Home Secretary (Theresa May) requested Neil Kinghan to conduct a review of the 1886 Act. He reported in November 2013. On 8th November 2013, the Home Office commented about the review - New proposals to reform Riot Damages Act and also see BBC News 8th November 2013.
Riot (Damages) Act 1886
- Mark Duggan Case ~ No Judicial Review Of College Of Policing Guidelines
On the evening of 4th August 2011, at Ferry Lane (Tottenham, London), the Police intercepted and stopped a taxi (or minicab) carrying Mr Mark Duggan. Mr Duggan got out of the vehicle. Two shots were fired at Mr Duggan by one of two Police...
- The County Court For England And Wales
Mayor's and City of London Court As from 22nd April 2014, "Local" County Courts have gone and are replaced by a single County Court for England and Wales. For the relevant legislation see: Primary legislation: Crime and Courts Act 2013 section...
- 30 Years Ago ~ The Miner's Strike ~ Emergency Powers
30 years have elapsed since the Miner's Strike of 1984-5. The Guardian 3rd January 2014 reports that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher requested plans to be prepared for the use of troops to move coal to power stations. The article states...
- August 2011 Disorder ~ Judicial And Court ~ Statistics
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." The phrase is something of a warning to exercise care when reading statistics. Nevertheless, two interesting statistical offerings from the Ministry of Justice and one...
- The Court Of Appeal Speaks On August Disorder Sentencing
The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has issued judgment in relation to ten appeals against sentences imposed for convictions arising from the August disorder -R v Blackshaw and others [2011] EWCA Crim 2312. On 20th August, in a post related...
Law and Rights
2011 Disorder ~ payment for damage
The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Lord Dyson MR, Moore-Bick and Lewison LJJ has now handed down judgment in Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd v Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime [2014] EWCA Civ 682. The outcome of this appeal is that the Mayor of London's Office is liable to pay those compensation claims made under the 1886 Act in relation to Sony's warehouse. As a matter of interpretation of the 1886 Act, the Court of Appeal has also held that the Mayor's Office is liable for consequential losses such as loss of profit and loss of rent. The decision of the Court of Appeal is covered by The Guardian 20th May 2014
Following the disorder,
the Home Secretary (Theresa May) requested Neil Kinghan to conduct a review of the 1886 Act. He reported in November 2013. On 8th November 2013, the Home Office commented about the review - New proposals to reform Riot Damages Act and also see BBC News 8th November 2013.
Riot (Damages) Act 1886
- Mark Duggan Case ~ No Judicial Review Of College Of Policing Guidelines
On the evening of 4th August 2011, at Ferry Lane (Tottenham, London), the Police intercepted and stopped a taxi (or minicab) carrying Mr Mark Duggan. Mr Duggan got out of the vehicle. Two shots were fired at Mr Duggan by one of two Police...
- The County Court For England And Wales
Mayor's and City of London Court As from 22nd April 2014, "Local" County Courts have gone and are replaced by a single County Court for England and Wales. For the relevant legislation see: Primary legislation: Crime and Courts Act 2013 section...
- 30 Years Ago ~ The Miner's Strike ~ Emergency Powers
30 years have elapsed since the Miner's Strike of 1984-5. The Guardian 3rd January 2014 reports that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher requested plans to be prepared for the use of troops to move coal to power stations. The article states...
- August 2011 Disorder ~ Judicial And Court ~ Statistics
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." The phrase is something of a warning to exercise care when reading statistics. Nevertheless, two interesting statistical offerings from the Ministry of Justice and one...
- The Court Of Appeal Speaks On August Disorder Sentencing
The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has issued judgment in relation to ten appeals against sentences imposed for convictions arising from the August disorder -R v Blackshaw and others [2011] EWCA Crim 2312. On 20th August, in a post related...