A Bill to create the offence of impersonating a public sector website for the purpose of collecting payment or personal data; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2025
This Bill would create a new crime of impersonating a public sector website in order to collect payment or obtain personal data. It targets online deception where users are misled into thinking they are interacting with official government or public service sites, and it includes related offences and enforcement measures. The aim is to deter people from tricking the public online for money or information.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee Stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.