The claimants, now defendants, had made a wholly fabricated claim for personal injury after a traffic accident. Frauds of that type were identified by the court as notoriously difficult to detect. The defendants were ‘footsoldiers in . . fraud by others on a considerable scale’. 6 weeks immediate custody and suspended terms of imprisonment were imposed to recognise admissions, information of assistance to the insurers and difficult personal circumstances.
Citations:
[2012] EWHC 895 (Admin)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – London Borough of Havering, Regina (on The Application of) v Bowyer and Others Admn 27-Jul-2012
The court considered the sentencing of defendants for making false claims.
Held: The defendants each received immediate sentences of imprisonment ranging from one month to four months. . .
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Contempt of Court, Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 18 May 2022; Ref: scu.551074
