Independent report

The August riots in England: understanding the involvement of young people

The Cabinet Office published independent research which examines the motivations of young people involved in the August riots.

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The August Riots in England (pdf, 1mb)

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The Cabinet Office published independent research which examines the motivations of young people involved in the August riots.
 
The report is the first, and currently only, major study to be based on what young people themselves have to say about the riots.

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Published 2 November 2011

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