Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 72494
Fraud: Civil Proceedings
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will review (a) legal protections for victims of fraud in civil courts and (b) the effectiveness of those protections against defendants who do not engage with court.
Answer
Sarah SackmanA range of legal protections are available for victims of fraud in the civil courts. These include the ability to bring claims for misrepresentation, fraudulent representation/deceit, unlawful means conspiracy, unjust enrichment, dishonest assistance, kno...
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