Malicious Injuries (Amendment) Act 1986
Members will be aware of the changes brought about the Malicious Injuries (Amendment) Act of 1986 which curtailed and reduced the right to compensation for Malicious Damage.
Furthermore, as and from the 30th March, 1987, S.I. No. 42 of 1987, entitled the Malicious Injuries (Preliminary Notice) Regulations 1987, prescribes new Forms (set out in the Schedule thereto) of Preliminary Notice to be served in respect of damage or loss caused on or after the 15th day of July, 1986, which have not been served before the coming into operation of the new Regulations.
There are two Forms prescribed:
Form A
refers to damage caused as referred to in Section 5 of the 1981 Act as amended by the 1986 Act (i.e. Riotous Assembly, Unlawful Organisation or Violent Organisations outside the Estate).Form B
applies to damage referred to in Section 6 of the 1981 Act as amended by the 1986 Act (i.e. compensation for the unlawful taking of property during a riot).The provisions of this Statutory Instrument should be carefully noted by members to ensure that the provisions are fully appreciated and that the correct Forms are used where applicable.