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Written question asked by Lord Williams of Elvel (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Garden of Frognal (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 November 2010.


Sport: Gambling

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there have been prosecutions in the United Kingdom relating to gambling on sporting events; and whether such prosecutions were brought under laws relating to conspiracy.
Answer

The Gambling Commission has advised that there are a number of ongoing cases, either under laws relating to conspiracy or the Gambling Act 2005. All previous prosecutions with regard to the corruption of sporting events were dealt with using laws relating to conspiracy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2940; 721 c422WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Conspiracy Gambling Prosecutions Sports
Link
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