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Fraud Bill [HL]

Fraud Bill [HL]
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Home Office, are published separately
as Bill 166—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Mr Secretary Clarke has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the
Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Fraud Bill [HL] are compatible with the Convention
rights.
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Fraud Bill [HL]
Contents
Fraud
1    Fraud
2    Fraud by false representation
3    Fraud by failing to disclose information
4    Fraud by abuse of position
5    “Gain” and “loss”
6    Possession etc. of articles for use in frauds
7    Making or supplying articles for use in frauds
8    “Article”
9    Participating in fraudulent business carried on by sole trader etc.
10    Participating in fraudulent business carried on by company etc.: penalty
Obtaining services dishonestly
11    Obtaining services dishonestly
Supplementary
12    Liability of company officers for offences by company
13    Evidence
14    Minor and consequential amendments etc.
15    Commencement and extent
16    Short title
Schedule 1   —    Minor and consequential amendments
Schedule 2   —    Transitional provisions and savings
Schedule 3   —    Repeals and revocations
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