Friday, August 18, 2006

Taxman wants 'draconian' police powers / Contractor, 16 Aug 2006

http://www.contractoruk.com/news/002803.html
"Tax inspectors should be able to take fingerprints, search premises and people without police and have powers of arrest “across all taxes” - for those they suspect of defrauding the Exchequer.Such is the range of new powers HM Revenue & Customs is considering in a consultation document, which advisors say goes too far by seeking police-style powers for its officials."

Criminal Investigation Powers - A Technical Consultation Document ( closes 1 Nov 2006)
PDF - http://digbig.com/4mkpd