Benefit Fraud

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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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Legal Guidance on Prosecuting Welfare, Rural and Health Division Cases

Welfare, Rural and Health Division
Benefit Fraud
Department for Work and Pensions Fraud Investigation Service (FIS), Local Authority (LA), HMRC and Single Fraud Investigation Service (SFIS) Investigations
CPS Charging Standard on Benefit Fraud and Tax Credit Fraud Cases
Either Way offences under Social Security Administration Act 1992

Welfare, Rural and Health Division

The Welfare, Rural and Health Division (WRHD) of the CPS prosecutes cases investigated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Her Majesty's Revenue a

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Directors’ Guidance to accompany the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Plea Discussions in cases of Serious or Complex Fraud

24 May 2012

Fraud and economic crime

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