Court Index

Offence

Dishonestly fail notify change of circumstances affecting entitlement to social security benefit / advantage / payment

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed
17
Courts listing it
12
Heard in
Magistrates' Court (17)
Official offence code
SS92039
The law
Contrary to section 111A(1A) and (3) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
Where it can be tried
Magistrates' court or Crown Court
Can lead to prison
Yes