Written Question·Treasury·UIN 18810
Revenue and Customs: Criminal Investigation
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
Luke Akehurst
Labour — North Durham
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what measures are in place to ensure that forensic testing, intelligence, analytical methodologies and other evidence relied upon by HMRC in enforcement action and criminal proceedings are lawfully obtained and inde
Answer
Dan TomlinsonEvidence gathering within HMRC criminal investigations is subject to strict legal and procedural requirements as set out in legislation and related Codes of Practice and is in line with the standards expected across the Criminal Justice System.Decisions t...
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