A Bill to make requirements in respect of the use of force and forcible entry by bailiffs; to make provision for the reference to court of certain cases involving vulnerable clients; and for connect purposes.
House of Commons
23 October 2009
This bill tightens the rules on how bailiffs may use force or enter premises and adds a process for certain cases involving vulnerable clients to be considered by the court. It also makes repeals and amendments to existing bailiff laws to implement these protections and related provisions.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; the next stage is Committee for detailed scrutiny before it can progress further.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.
However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
