(1)Where a person makes a claim under section 1, the decision-maker must first decide whether the claim is valid.
(2)A claim is valid if—
(a)it meets the conditions set out in—
(i)section 1(1)(a) to (c) (in the case of a claim under section 1(1)), or
(ii)section 1(2)(a) to (c) (in the case of a claim under section 1(2)), and
(b)it is made in accordance with regulations under section 3.
(3)The Secretary of State may issue guidance on assessing the validity of claims, which may in particular include guidance on deciding whether property was damaged, destroyed or stolen in the course of a riot.
(4)Decision-makers must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (3).