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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 June 2025
Debate
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillContribution
64: Clause 60, page 32, line 25, leave out from “appeal” to end of line 26 and insert “may not be brought after the end of—
(a) the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the day on which the person is given the penalty notice, or(b) such longer period (if any) as the appropriate court considers reasonable in all the circumstances.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment means that the tribunal or court hearing an appeal against a penalty imposed by the Minister for the Cabinet Office under Chapter 5 of the Bill (penalty relating to fraud or penalty for failing to comply with requirements) can extend the time limit for the bringing of that appeal.
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