Pensions (Increase) Act, 1920

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Penalty for false statements, &c.

5. If for the purpose of obtaining or continuing an increase of pension—

(a) under this Act; or

(b) under any Order in Council or Royal Warrant providing for the grant of corresponding benefits to naval or military pensioners.

either for himself or for any other person, or for the purpose of obtaining or continuing such increase at a higher rate than that appropriate to the case, any person knowingly makes a false statement or false representation, he shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months and, in the case of a pensioner, to forfeit any pension or increase of pension payable to him.