Fraud: Civil Proceedings
Commons · Question 72494 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 5 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will review (a) legal protections for victims of fraud in civil courts and (b) the effectiveness of those protections against defendants who do not engage with court.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 5 Sep 2025
A range of legal protections are available for victims of fraud in the civil courts. These include the ability to bring claims for misrepresentation, fraudulent representation/deceit, unlawful means conspiracy, unjust enrichment, dishonest assistance, kno...