Benefit Fraud

Legal Guidance, Fraud and economic crime

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.

Prosecution guidance

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

Related Prosecution Guidance

Prosecuting Welfare and Health Fraud Cases

Mandatory Case Handling Instructions
Benefit Fraud
Department for Work and Pensions Fraud and Error Service (FES) / Local Authority (LA), HMRC and Single Fraud Investigation Service (SFIS) Investigations
Disposals Available to DWP FES Investigators
Disposals Available to Local Authority Investigators
Disposals Available for Offences Connected with Tax Credit