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![REFERENCES
• Farmer, B. (2013) ‘The riots ? Best thing for Tottenham in ages’ , The Telegraph, 20 August
[Online]. Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10255732/Theriots-Best-thing-for-Tottenham-in-ages.html (Accessed: 7 December 2013)
• Humphrey, M. (2011) ‘The riots: the triumph of triviality’, NottsPolitics, 22 September [Online].
Available at: http://nottspolitics.org/2011/08/11/the-riots-the-triumph-of-triviality/ (Accessed: 7
December 2013)
• Bolesworth, S. et al (2011) ‘Tottenham in flames as riot follows protest’, The Guardian, 7 August
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The Tottenham Riots 2011
The document analyzes the causes and effects of the Tottenham riots of 2011, highlighting factors such as Mark Duggan's death, racial tensions, and socioeconomic issues. It discusses the deterioration of race relations and the significant number of arrests, with harsh sentences imposed for various offenses. The aftermath resulted in a substantial financial burden on the community, costing taxpayers £300 million and leaving a lasting impact on Tottenham.
The Tottenham Riots 2011
- 1. THE TOTTENHAM RIOTS 2011 AmadiAugustine & Norbert Mapunde
- 2. Contents: • Introduction • Causesof the riots • Effects of the riots • Conclusion
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- 4. CAUSES OF THERIOTS • Mark Duggan death • Race tensions in the communities • Poverty and unemployment
- 5. CAUSES OF THERIOTS • Inequalities • Disenchanted with the police • Riots fuelled by revenge
- 6. CAUSES OF THERIOTS • Disillusionment with social change • Role of gangs • Opportunism • Moral decline among rioters
- 7. EFFECTS OF THE TOTTENHAMRIOTS 2011
- 8. IN THE COMMUNITY •Race relations have deteriorated • Prejudice towards ethnic minorities is on the rise • Groups such as EDL and the BNP are exploiting the situation
- 9. ARRESTS AND CHARGES •Around 3100 people were arrested • Over 1100 had appeared in court • Courts advised to deal harshly with offences committed during the disturbances
- 10. EXAMPLES OF HARSHSENTENCES • A woman who had not taken part in the riots received five months for receiving a pair of stolen shorts • For example two men who promoted riots via Facebook were promoted riots via Facebook were sentenced to four years in a Young Offender Institution
- 11. COSTS OF THERIOTS • Damage to shops and homes • Government forced to increase funding to Tottenham Borough • Cost the taxpayer £300million • Led to at least 4000 claims for damage
- 12. TOTTENHAM WOULD NEVERBE THE SAME AGAIN • Thank you for listening.
- 13. REFERENCES • Farmer, B.(2013) ‘The riots ? Best thing for Tottenham in ages’ , The Telegraph, 20 August [Online]. Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10255732/Theriots-Best-thing-for-Tottenham-in-ages.html (Accessed: 7 December 2013) • Humphrey, M. (2011) ‘The riots: the triumph of triviality’, NottsPolitics, 22 September [Online]. Available at: http://nottspolitics.org/2011/08/11/the-riots-the-triumph-of-triviality/ (Accessed: 7 December 2013) • Bolesworth, S. et al (2011) ‘Tottenham in flames as riot follows protest’, The Guardian, 7 August [Online]. Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/aug/06/tottenham-riots-protesterspolice (Accessed: 10 December 2013)