UK Act of Parliament
2006
United Kingdom
Fraud Act 2006
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Schedules
Browse 49 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
In section 19(3) (suppression etc. of documents—interpretation), omit “deception” has...
(1) In section 23(5) (meaning of “stolen goods”) for “in...
(1) In section 23A (dishonestly retaining a wrongful credit), omit...
In section 24 (going equipped for burglary, theft or cheat)—...
In section 4 (punishments), omit subsection (2)(a).
In section 5 (supplementary), omit subsection (1).
In Article 6 (punishments), omit paragraph (2)(a).
In Article 7 (supplementary), omit paragraph (1).
In section 4 (special time limit in case of theft),...
In section 11(1) (powers of Commissioners with respect to agricultural...
In the Schedule (offences referred to in section 3 of...
In section 1 (extended scope of certain offences), in subsection...
In section 1 (power of constable to stop and search...
In Article 18 (special time limit in case of theft),...
In Article 3 (power of constable to stop and search...
(1) In section 1(2) (Group A offences), omit the entries...
(1) Amend section 2 (jurisdiction in respect of Group A...
In Article 14 (compensation orders), in paragraphs (3) and (4)(a)...
(1) In Article 38(2) (Group A offences), omit the entries...
(1) Amend Article 39 (jurisdiction in respect of Group A...
In section 130 (compensation orders), in subsections (5) and (6)(a),...
Omit section 15B (section 15A: supplementary).
(1) In Schedule 9 (scheduled offences), in paragraph 10, at...
(1) In Schedule 12 (compensation), in paragraph 12(1), omit “...
(1) In Schedule 6 (trigger offences), in paragraph 1, omit...
In section 2(9) (definition of prohibited articles for purposes of...
In Schedule 4 (personal licence: relevant offences), after paragraph 20...
(1) In section 14(2) (offences giving rise to immigration officer's...
In section 76 (financial reporting orders: making), in subsection (3),...
In section 78 (financial reporting orders: making in Northern Ireland),...
After paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 (relevant offences) insert— An offence under the Fraud Act 2006.
In section 18(1) (liability of company officers for offences by...
In section 20(3) (suppression etc. of documents—interpretation), omit “deception” has...
(1) In section 24(4) (meaning of “stolen goods”) for “in...
(1) In section 24A (dishonestly retaining a wrongful credit), omit...
In section 25 (going equipped for burglary, theft or cheat)—...
Omit section 15B (section 15A: supplementary).
In relation to an offence committed before 2 May 2022,...
Nothing in paragraph 30 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
(1) Nothing in paragraph 35 of Schedule 1 affects the...
Section 10 does not affect the penalty for any offence...
(1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 does not affect any...
Nothing in paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Nothing in paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Nothing in paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Nothing in paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Nothing in paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Nothing in paragraph 22 of Schedule 1 affects the operation...
Browse 16 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Fraud
Fraud by false representation
Fraud by failing to disclose information
Fraud by abuse of position
“Gain” and “loss”
Possession etc. of articles for use in frauds
Making or supplying articles for use in frauds
“Article”
Participating in fraudulent business carried on by sole trader etc.
Participating in fraudulent business carried on by company
Obtaining services dishonestly
Liability of company officers for offences by company
Evidence
Minor and consequential amendments etc.
Commencement and extent
Short title
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FSA
PrimaryFood Standards Agency
Food safety and hygiene regulation across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Enforces food law, provides guidance to food businesses, investigates incidents. Approves …
Trading Standards (Local Authority)
Enforces consumer protection legislation including food labelling, weights and measures, product safety, and fair trading. Part of local authority structure. Investigates food …
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Statutory body responsible for enforcing equality and non-discrimination laws. Provides guidance on the Equality Act 2010, conducts inquiries, and can take enforcement …
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