HC Deb 09 July 1986 vol 101 c181W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what safeguards exist to stop possible abuse of the reward system by (i) members of the public, and (ii) police officers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

It is an offence for any person in any way to counsel, incite or procure the commission of a crime. It is open to a person who believes that a reward has been improperly offered or paid to bring that matter to attention.