Legislation – Welfare Reform Act 2012
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Part 5Social security: general
Penalties as alternative to prosecution
114Amount of penalty
(1)
“(3)
The amount of the penalty in a case falling within subsection (1) is 50% of the amount of the overpayment (rounded down to the nearest whole penny), subject to—
(a)
a minimum amount of £350, and
(b)
a maximum amount of £2000.
(3A)
The amount of the penalty in a case falling within subsection (1A) is £350.
(3B)
The Secretary of State may by order amend—
(a)
the percentage for the time being specified in subsection (3);
(b)
any figure for the time being specified in subsection (3)(a) or (b) or (3A).”
(2)
“(zza)
an order under section 115A(3B);”.