Legislation – Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025
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- Sch. 1 para. 2 coming into force by S.I. 2026/371 reg. 2(h)
Schedule 1Fraud against public authorities: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 powers
General modifications
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(1)
Each reference to a constable (however expressed) is to be read as including a reference to an authorised investigator.
(2)
Each reference to an offence is to be read as a reference to an offence of fraud against a public authority, except for the reference to an offence in section 21(8)(b).
(3)
Each reference to a criminal investigation is to be read as a reference to a criminal investigation in connection with an offence of fraud against a public authority.