# Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, Paragraph 2: General modifications

Extent: E+W

(1) Each reference to a constable (however expressed) is to be read as including a reference to an authorised investigator.
(2) Each reference to an offence is to be read as a reference to an offence of fraud against a public authority, except for the reference to an offence in section 21(8)(b).
(3) Each reference to a criminal investigation is to be read as a reference to a criminal investigation in connection with an offence of fraud against a public authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/28/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-authorities-fraud-error-and-recovery-act-2025/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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