A Bill to set maximum time limits within which a bailiff’s warrant of possession appointment date must be granted; to make provision for alternative methods of executing warrants of possession; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
30 April 2026
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This Bill would set a maximum time limit for when a bailiff’s appointment date for a warrant of possession must be granted. It would also allow alternative methods to carry out possession warrants and address related procedures. The aim is to make eviction enforcement clearer and more predictable for those involved.
The Bill has completed its 1st reading and is now proceeding to the 2nd reading in the Commons.
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21 Oct 2024
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
