Written Question·Treasury·UIN 18812

Revenue and Customs: Criminal Investigation

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what mechanisms exist to ensure independent oversight of allegations of serious misconduct or criminality involving HMRC investigators, including compliance with referral requirements and the effectiveness of arrang

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

In England & Wales, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has the authority to investigate the most serious complaints and conduct matters in connection with the enforcement activities of HMRC. The statutory requirement for HMRC to refer su...

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