The justice system in the UK will face added pressures following swift punishments handed out to rioters, according to the country’s justice secretary. Shabana Mahmood has praised prosecutors and judges for ensuring justice, however, she highlighted the rising challenge of rebuilding the justice system given the impacts of online disinformation following attacks in Southport. Mahmood said the impact of the disorder, which continued for several days, would impact the nation for months and years to come.
The director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, has said that charges and jail sentences are not revenge tactics but justice is being served. Parkinson explained that some rioters could be jailed for up to 10 years with cases carrying more serious charges coming through the system over the coming days. So far, police have arrested 779 people in connection with the riots, with 349 of those being charged.
The rioting was aforementioned fuelled by false rumours of the suspect being an asylum seeker, resulting in attacks on hotels housing this vulnerable population. Many have said they watched helplessly as rioters damaged and looted their shops during the unrest and business owners have been urged to report damages to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Welcoming the insurance industry’s willingness to support its customers for damages, business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has urged the ABI to swiftly resolve claims made by those damaged by rioters, to allow businesses to reopen and continue to serve their local communities.
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