Common use of Combating Fraud Clause in Contracts

Combating Fraud. 11.1 For the purposes of combating fraud related to activities implemented under this working arrangement the Sides will cooperate closely, and will do so in accordance with their respective laws and regulations. 11.2 The relevant United Kingdom authority will notify the Agency forthwith if in the course of cooperation under, and related to, this working arrangement, it becomes aware of the existence of credible allegations of fraud, corruption or any other illegal activities that may affect the interests of the European Union. 11.3 Where such allegations relate to European Union funds disbursed in relation to this working arrangement, the relevant authorities of the United Kingdom will assist the relevant institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union in relation to possible investigative activities on its territory, including by facilitating interviews, on- the-spot checks and inspections; and facilitating access to any relevant information and documentation concerning the technical and financial management of matters financed partly or wholly by the European Union. Such activities will be prepared and conducted in close collaboration with the relevant authorities of the United Kingdom. 11.4 The Agency will notify the relevant authorities of the United Kingdom if, in the course of cooperation under this working arrangement, it becomes aware of the existence of credible allegations of fraud, corruption or any other illegal activities that may affect the interests of the United Kingdom. 11.5 Where such allegations relate to United Kingdom funds disbursed in relation to this working arrangement, the Agency will work with the relevant European Union Member State – and, where relevant, other European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies – to assist the relevant authorities of the United Kingdom in relation to possible investigative activities on the territory of a European Union Member State, insofar as the Agency is able, including by facilitating interviews, on-the-spot checks and inspections; and facilitating access to any relevant information and documentation concerning the technical and financial management of matters financed partly or wholly by the United Kingdom. Such activities will be prepared and conducted in close collaboration with the relevant authorities of the European Union and its Member States.