It is an offence to fail to provide information when it is required.
Under Section 14A of the Child Support Act 1991 it is an offence to:
- make a false statement or representation
- knowingly provide, or allow to be provided, false information.
Under Section 15 of the Child Support Act 1991 it is a criminal offence for any person to:
- intentionally delay or obstruct any inspector exercising their powers
- without reasonable excuse, to refuse or neglect to answer any questions or supply any information or to produce any document when it is required.
If a person is found guilty of these offences they will be subject, on conviction, to a fine up to £1000.
More information
See leaflet "How does the Child Support Agency use and store information?" CSL311 [PDF: 434Kb]
You can get this leaflet by ringing our National Help line on 08457 133 133.
If you use a textphone (for those with speech or hearing difficulties) the number is 08457 138 924
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