Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act DWP Codes of Practice: Verifying Eligibility in the Welfare System, Obtaining Information and Recovering Debt
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
This is the government’s response to the consultation on Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act. The Codes of Practice consulted on were:
- Verifying Eligibility in the Welfare System
- Obtaining Information to Support Fraud Investigations in the Welfare System
- Direct Deductions and Disqualification from Driving Orders
The response sets out the legislative background of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 and outlines the consultation exercise. It summarises the responses received, including the key themes raised by stakeholders, and sets out how the Department for Work and Pensions has considered this feedback and, where appropriate, amended the Codes of Practice.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 establishes a modernised legislative framework to enable the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to more effectively identify, prevent, and reduce fraud and error within the social security system. Three draft Codes of Practice have been developed, to ensure the safe, effective and proportionate use of DWP’s new powers. To ensure appropriate governance and transparency in the exercise of these new powers, the DWP is committed to undertaking a public consultation on the proposed Codes of Practice developed under the Act.
How to respond to this consultation
Online - Consultation responses will be collected primarily through the survey link here: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act DWP Codes of Practice – Fill in form
Email - You can also submit representations/consultation responses via email: cop.paferconsultation@dwp.gov.uk
By post – Please send any responses to the following address:
DWP FED Consultation
2nd Floor
Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
Please indicate whether you are responding as an individual or representing the views of an organisation.
Your response will be most useful if it is framed in direct response to the questions posed, though further comments and evidence are also welcome.
Documents
Updates to this page
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Consultation response added.
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English large print PDF updated and Welsh large print PDF added.
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Formatting edits made to heading and subheadings, and PDF Titles
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First published.