A Bill to require the Secretary of State to introduce a regulatory regime for bailiffs which would preclude the making of multiple fee charges without explanation; to introduce guidelines for dealing with potentially vulnerable debtors; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
26 April 2013
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The Regulation of Bailiffs Bill would require the government to establish a regulatory regime for bailiffs to prevent the charging of multiple fees without explanation. It would also introduce guidelines for how bailiffs should treat debtors who may be vulnerable, and cover related measures.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; a first reading occurred in January 2013, with no further stages described here.
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8 Jan 2013
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