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
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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
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