PART 5Miscellaneous

Failure to prevent fraud

I1205Failure to prevent fraud: minor definitions

1

This section applies for the purposes of sections 199 to 204.

2

References to a person “associated with” a relevant body are to be interpreted in accordance with section 199(7).

3

Financial year” has the meaning given by section 199(14).

4

Fraud offence” has the meaning given by section 199(6).

5

Modify” includes amend or repeal (and references to modifications are to be interpreted accordingly).

6

Parent undertaking” has the same meaning as in the Companies Acts (see section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006).

7

Partnership” means—

a

a partnership within the meaning of the Partnership Act 1890;

b

a limited partnership registered under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907;

c

a firm or other entity of a similar character to one within paragraph (a) or (b) formed under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

8

Relevant body” has the meaning given by section 199(13).

9

Subsidiary undertaking” has the same meaning as in the Companies Acts (see section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006).

10

UK company” means a company formed and registered under the Companies Act 2006.