An Act to make provision for, and in connection with, criminal liability for fraud and obtaining services dishonestly.
Citation
2006 c 35
Territorial extent
England and Wales; Northern Ireland
Dates
Royal assent
8 November 2006
Commencement
15 January 2007
Status: Current legislation
History of passage through Parliament
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
The Fraud Act 2006 (c 35) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which affects England and Wales and Northern Ireland. It was given royal assent on 8 November 2006, and came into effect on 15 January 2007.[2]
^The citation of this Act by this short title is authorised by section 16 of this Act.
^"The Fraud Act 2006 (Commencement) Order 2006", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, SI 2006/3200
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