Revenue and Customs: Criminal Investigation
Commons · Question 18812 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Akehurst
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what mechanisms exist to ensure independent oversight of allegations of serious misconduct or criminality involving HMRC investigators, including compliance with referral requirements and the effectiveness of arrang
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 20 Jul 2026
In England & Wales, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has the authority to investigate the most serious complaints and conduct matters in connection with the enforcement activities of HMRC. The statutory requirement for HMRC to refer su...