The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said swift justice including sentencing has been a deterrent to more violent disorder.
Unrest erupted last week after misinformation was spread online about the attacker who stabbed three girls to death in Southport. A quarter of those charged are under the age of 21.
Riots broke out across England last week, from Plymouth on the south coast to Sunderland in the North East. Tough sentences will continue with maximum publicity to try to deter future violence.
The Online Safety Act will, for the first time, make firms legally responsible for keeping users safe when they use their services, requiring clear and proportionate safety measures to prevent illegal and harmful content from appearing.
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