Digital Economy Act 2017

Section 56

SCHEDULE 8 U.K. Specified persons for the purposes of the fraud provisions

[F1 PART 1 E+W UK AND ENGLISH BODIES]

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F1 Sch. 8 Pt. 1 heading inserted (E.W.) (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(2)

1 U.K. The Secretary of State for the Home Department.

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I1 Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

2 U.K. The Secretary of State for Defence.

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I2 Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

3 U.K. The Lord Chancellor.

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I3 Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

4 U.K. The Secretary of State for Justice.

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I4 Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

5 U.K. The Secretary of State for Education.

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I5 Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

6 U.K. The Secretary of State for [F2 Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions].

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 8 para. 6 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(a) (with art. 17)

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I6 Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

7 U.K. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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I7 Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

8 U.K. The Secretary of State for Transport.

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I8 Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

9 U.K. The Secretary of State for [F3 Levelling Up, Housing and Communities].

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9 substituted (8.12.2021) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1265), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 26(d) (with art. 12)

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I9 Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

10 U.K. The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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I10 Sch. 8 para. 10 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

11 U.K. The Secretary of State for International Development.

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I11 Sch. 8 para. 11 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F4 12 U.K. The Secretary of State for [F5 Culture, Media and Sport].]

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (8.11.2017) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/979), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 6(b) (with art. 7)

F5 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(b) (with art. 17)

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I12 Sch. 8 para. 12 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F6 12A E+W The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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F6 Sch. 8 paras. 12A, 12B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(c) (with art. 17)

12B E+W The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.]

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F6 Sch. 8 paras. 12A, 12B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(c) (with art. 17)

13 U.K. The Minister for the Cabinet Office.

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I13 Sch. 8 para. 13 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

14 U.K. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

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I14 Sch. 8 para. 14 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

15 U.K. The Export Credits Guarantee Department.

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I15 Sch. 8 para. 15 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

16 U.K. A county council in England.

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I16 Sch. 8 para. 16 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

17 U.K. A district council in England.

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I17 Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

18 U.K. A London borough council.

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I18 Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

19 U.K. The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.

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I19 Sch. 8 para. 19 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

20 U.K. The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

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I20 Sch. 8 para. 20 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

21 U.K. The Greater London Authority.

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I21 Sch. 8 para. 21 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

22 U.K. The Chief Land Registrar.

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I22 Sch. 8 para. 22 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

23 U.K. The Big Lottery Fund.

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I23 Sch. 8 para. 23 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

24 U.K. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

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I24 Sch. 8 para. 24 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

25 U.K. The Environment Agency.

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I25 Sch. 8 para. 25 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

26 U.K. The Homes and Communities Agency.

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I26 Sch. 8 para. 26 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

27 U.K. [F7 The Office for Students].

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Sch. 8 para. 27 substituted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(2)

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I27 Sch. 8 para. 27 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

28 U.K. The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.

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I28 Sch. 8 para. 28 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

29 U.K. The Student Loans Company.

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I29 Sch. 8 para. 29 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

30 U.K. The British Council.

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I30 Sch. 8 para. 30 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

31 U.K. The Arts Council of England.

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I31 Sch. 8 para. 31 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

32 U.K. The English Sports Council.

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I32 Sch. 8 para. 32 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F8 32A. E+W United Kingdom Research and Innovation.]

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F8 Sch. 8 para. 32A inserted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(3)

F9 33 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 34 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 35 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 36 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 37 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 38 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 39 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

F9 40 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F9 Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)

[F10 41 U.K. A person providing services to a specified person who—

(a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

(b) is a public authority,

in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 8 para. 41 substituted (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(3)

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I33 Sch. 8 para. 41 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F11 41A E+W In this Part of this Schedule—

• “relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;

• “the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 8 para. 41A inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(d) (with art. 17)

[F12 PART 2 E+W WELSH BODIES

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 8 Pt. 2 inserted (E.W.) (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(4)

42. E+W The Welsh Ministers.

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I34 Sch. 8 para. 42 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

43. E+W The Counsel General to the Welsh Government.

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I35 Sch. 8 para. 43 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

44. E+W The Welsh Revenue Authority.

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I36 Sch. 8 para. 44 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

45. E+W A county council in Wales.

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I37 Sch. 8 para. 45 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

46. E+W A county borough council in Wales.

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I38 Sch. 8 para. 46 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

47. E+W A community council in Wales.

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I39 Sch. 8 para. 47 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

48. E+W A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, for an area in Wales.

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I40 Sch. 8 para. 48 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F13 49. E+W The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research]

Textual Amendments

F13 Words in Sch. 8 para. 49 substituted (1.8.2024) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/805), regs. 1(2), 2

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I41 Sch. 8 para. 49 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

50. E+W The Natural Resources Body for Wales.

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I42 Sch. 8 para. 50 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

51. E+W Arts Council of Wales.

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I43 Sch. 8 para. 51 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

52. E+W The Sports Council for Wales.

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I44 Sch. 8 para. 52 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

53. E+W The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales.

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I45 Sch. 8 para. 53 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

54. E+W The National Library of Wales.

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I46 Sch. 8 para. 54 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

55. E+W A registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.

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I47 Sch. 8 para. 55 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

56. E+W A person providing services to a specified person who—

(a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

(b) is a public authority,

in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]

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I48 Sch. 8 para. 56 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)

[F14 PART 3 S SCOTTISH BODIES

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 8 Pt. 3 inserted (16.3.2022) by The Digital Government (Scottish Bodies) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/91), regs. 1, 3

57. S The Scottish Ministers.

58. S A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

59. S The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

60. S The Accountant in Bankruptcy.

61. S The Scottish Legal Aid Board.

62. S The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.

63. S Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

64. S Scottish Enterprise.

65. S South of Scotland Enterprise.

66. S ILF Scotland (company registration number SC500075).

67. S The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

68. S The Scottish Qualifications Authority.

69. S Revenue Scotland.

70. S Audit Scotland.

71. S Food Standards Scotland.

72. S Creative Scotland.

73. S The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited (company registration number SC202659).

74. S A person providing services to a specified person who—

(a) falls within this Part of this Schedule; and

(b) is a public authority,

in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]