Benefit Fraud

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SEE: Prosecuting Welfare and Health Fraud Cases

The Code for Crown Prosecutors

The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions that sets out the general principles Crown Prosecutors should follow when they make decisions on cases.

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This guidance assists our prosecutors when they are making decisions about cases. It is regularly updated to reflect changes in law and practice.

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