2011 London Riots: conflict

Question 1

Summarize the events of the 2011 London riots.

Answer 1

4th August 2011 - Mark Duggan shot by police, followed by 120 peaceful protesters outside Tottenham police station
6th-10th August 2011 - riots across London spread nationally (66 areas nationwide experience rioting)

Question 2

What different factors can be named as causes of the riots?

Answer 2

• Ethnic tensions (racism in the met police)
• Inequalities and deprivation. Lack of economic opportunities
• Lack of political engagement and representation
• Regeneration and gentrification of Tottenham.

Question 3

What were the initial impacts of the riots in London?

Answer 3

~200 households in London displaced due to damage of their property.
Damage to property and shops (ranges from smashed windows to arson and looting)
Deaths of 5 people.

Question 4

In 2016 police in Tottenham recorded how many searches per 1000 of its black community?

Answer 4

55 searches per 1000 of its black community
More than 2x the rate amongst the white population.
Lead to accusations that the met criminalises young black men the most.

Question 5

In 2008 those 18-24 accounted for what percentage of total unemployed?

Answer 5

30%.
Social mobility for young adults ground to halt.
Leads to repressed anger as lacking in opportunities - feel as though society and politics have let people down.

Question 6

What are the differing views over the regeneration of the Tottenham area?

Answer 6

Locals fear the regeneration may gentrify the area-leading to their displacement. Accusations that the project is to ethnically cleanse the area.

However stakeholders believe the regeneration will make the area more profitable and attractive to investment.

Question 7

What are the promised benefits of the regeneration project?

Answer 7

• More than 10,000 new high quality houses
• 5000 new jobs
  -Improved transport system
• improved public/green spaces → foster a sense of community.