# Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, Section 83: Offence of delay, obstruction etc

Extent: E+W+S
Status: prospective

In the Social Security Administration Act 1992, in section 111 (delay, obstruction etc of inspector)—
(a) in paragraph (a) of subsection (1), after “officer” insert “, or authorised investigator,”, and
(b) after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A) In subsection (1)(a), “authorised investigator” means an individual who is authorised by the Secretary of State to exercise the powers conferred by section 109D or Schedule 3ZD.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/28/section/83 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-authorities-fraud-error-and-recovery-act-2025/section-83
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