Definition of “an investigation in respect of a benefit offence”
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2. For the purposes of section 116ZA of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (local authority powers to prosecute housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud), “an investigation in respect of a benefit offence” means an investigation which is being conducted with a view to determining whether there are grounds for instituting criminal proceedings in respect of a benefit offence against a person.