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
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The bill tightens rules on when bailiffs may use force or forcibly enter a home. It also requires that certain cases involving vulnerable clients be referred to a court and makes related amendments and repeals to existing bailiffs legislation.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having previously had its first reading in June 2009.
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2 Jun 2009
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.
