PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits: Fraud (19 March 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to ensure benefit fraud investigations do not result in discrimination.
Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)
Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)
Answer
All fraud investigations are conducted in line with current legislation including Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.
All staff in the department undergo Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) training. The training is provided to ensure everyone has the right level of skill and understanding to ensure equality of treatment for all customers.
Answered by:
Paul Maynard (Conservative)
26 March 2024
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