![]() ![]() The total number of crimes reported in the 2009 survey are a multiple of those known to police. Statistics Canada conducts a General Social Survey every 5 years, in which it seeks to determine the extent to which people are victimized by various types of offences. The abysmal performance of police and justice system bureaucracies, which gives rise to the public’s lack of confidence in them, explains why the majority of crimes committed against person and property are not reported to the police, thus remaining unknown to them. This performance record justifies the public’s lack of confidence in the police and justice system, as evidenced by the dark blue segments of the lines in the following graph: Note – these statistics reflect only those crimes which are known to the police. Therefore, the performance record (2008-09) of authoritarian law enforcement in Canada is as follows:ĩ2% of other sexual offences are NOT solvedĩ2% of criminal harassment cases are NOT solved Thus, 21% of homicides are solved and 79% are not solved. For example, on average, across the country, if there were 1,000 homicides, authoritarian law enforcement solves only 206 of these cases. Further action could include a caution, an administrative penalty, being denied current or future reductions, being prosecuted or confiscation of property and assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act.To facilitate our discussion, let’s define the solving of a crime as the capture and conviction of the perpetrator, regardless of sentence imposed. Where it's been proved that you've claimed reductions, discounts or exemptions you're not entitled to, you will have to pay the additional council tax liability and we'll consider whether further action is appropriate. Be arrested and have your property searched by Police.If you're suspected of Council Tax fraud you could: We're not able to comment on ongoing investigations and due to Data Protection we are unable to give feedback on any reported allegations, so if you report a suspected fraud, we will not be able to update you on how an investigation is proceeding. The more information that we are given the better as this will make the evaluation more comprehensive and the more likely a successful outcome will be. Once you've reported something to us we'll evaluate it to determine whether investigation is appropriate. If you do want to leave your details, they will be kept in the strictest confidence. You can report suspected fraud to us using our online form. You don't need to leave your details when completing the form. You're claiming to be the sole occupant of a property that was actually empty in order to avoid paying an empty property premium.You're claiming to be a student when you're not.You've failed to declare other adults live at the property.You're claiming reductions or discounts when living abroad.You've failed to tell us partners or other people are living with you.You've failed to tell us of savings and bank accounts.You've failed to tell us you own other properties or land.You're claiming reductions or discounts for addresses you don't live at.You've failed to declare other benefits or occupational pensions.You've failed to tell us you're working.Types of Council Tax fraudĬouncil tax fraud can be committed because: It is a criminal offence for you to make a false statement in order to get a reduction, discount or exemption that you would not otherwise be entitled to.įraud can also happen after the claim has been made where you don't tell us of a change of circumstance that may affect your entitlement to a reduction, discount or exemption. ![]() Council tax fraud can start when a claim is made if you provide made-up information or fail to tell us all of the information required to assess your claim for a reduction or your entitlement to a discount or exemption. ![]()
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