I was told that section 110(b) of the Social Security Act gives the
Benefits Agency (and similar) the general power to make enquiries
about any person believed to be a benefit claimant and that it is a
CRIMINAL OFFENCE to obstruct anyone from making these enquiries.
In this case it doesn't seem as if they would have to prove that there
is a 'substantial chance' that not to cooperate would prevent the
detection of crime. Could someone advise as to whether this is still
the law? Or have I been misled?
Anne Johnson, Assistant Registrar
Student Systems Office, Sussex House,
University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH
Telephone (01273) 678761; Fax (01273) 877389
E-mail [log in to unmask]
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/sso/
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