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Mandate a minimum 2-year prison sentence for benefit fraud & penalise offenders

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We urge the Government to pass a law that: 1. Mandates a minimum 2-year prison sentence for anyone guilty of benefit fraud. 2. Bans any further benefit claims for offenders for 5 years. 3. Removes criminals’ passports who travelled abroad with stolen money for 10 years.

Pat McFadden

Pat McFadden

Work & Pensions Secretary

Fraud sentencing disparities
Tougher sentencing for repeat offenders
Undermines welfare support and trust
Welfare overspending fraud deterrence needed
Deterrence promote work discourage welfare fraud

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Mandate a minimum 2-year prison sentence for benefit fraud & penalise offenders

National

We urge the Government to pass a law that: 1. Mandates a minimum 2-year prison sentence for anyone guilty of benefit fraud. 2. Bans any further benefit claims for offenders for 5 years. 3. Removes criminals’ passports who travelled abroad with stolen money for 10 years.

Pat McFaddenPat McFadden
Fraud sentencing disparities
Tougher sentencing for repeat offenders
Undermines welfare support and trust
Welfare overspending fraud deterrence needed
Deterrence promote work discourage welfare fraud

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National·41 supporters

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