15. Fraud

Abstract

This chapter examines the offence of fraud. It is a statutory offence that can be committed in one of three ways: by making a false representation; by failing to disclose information; and by abuse of position. Each has a different actus reus and mens rea, but for the most part liability turns on whether D was dishonest. The chapter also considers the related offences of obtaining services dishonestly, possession of articles for fraud, and making or supplying articles for use in frauds.