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THE FRAUD TRIALS COMMITTEE
An outline of the Report and its main recommendations
Paragraph References in the Report
THE DISJOINTED ORGANISATION
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There are 47 separate bodies involved in the investigation and prosecution of fraud.
2.1 2.44
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43 independent police forces; the DTI; the Inland Revenue; Customs & Excise; the DPP and the Fraud Investigation Group 2.21 2.23 2.32 (FIG). Their powers differ.
2.7 2.15 2.18
2.62
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This fragmented organisation is inefficient and a waste of
resources.
2.1 2.25 2.29 10.3
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An examination should be set in hand with a view to a unified organisation.
2.46 2.48
LACK OF RESOURCES
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There is a lack of fully trained personnel in every area.
2.71 2.73
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There are long delays; cases become "stale" and are not pursued.
1.2 6.101 10.6
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