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Version Superseded: 10/12/2019

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Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, Section 71 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

71Offence of trying to obtain assistance by deceitS
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(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person provides, or causes another person to provide, information which is false or misleading, and

(b)the person does so with the intention of causing an individual to be given assistance under section 24 which would not otherwise be given.

(2)For the purpose of subsection (1), providing information includes making a statement.

(3)A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to—

(i)imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months,

(ii)a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or

(iii)both,

(b)on conviction on indictment, to—

(i)imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years,

(ii)a fine, or

(iii)both.

Commencement Information

I1S. 71 in force at 22.10.2018 by S.S.I. 2018/298, reg. 2(1)(l) (with reg. 3)

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