Monday, March 05, 2007
Abuse of powers by bailiffs to get much worse, Citizens Advice warns
An analysis of 500 case reports from Citizens Advice Bureaux in England and Wales since October 2006 found that:
Almost two-thirds (64%) of bailiffs were guilty of harassment or intimidation
40% misrepresented their powers of entry.
A quarter threatened debtors with imprisonment and
42% charged excessive fees.
In over half the cases, the debtor was vulnerable. In all these instances the bailiffs concerned were either breaking the law or in breach of their own industry code and nationally agreed standards of practice.
Evidence from local Citizens Advice Bureaux shows that many private bailiffs already act almost as a law unto themselves, with devastating effects on people's lives. Intimidation, harassment and excessive fee charging by bailiffs are commonplace, driving already vulnerable people deeper into poverty and debt.
Which ? says much the same, here.
The above are only the cases they found out, and that tip of the iceberg is of horrifying proportions. Nazi Germany in the UK ? Tony B.Liar's Labor Party is heading to become that. Even if you have never borrowed or lent money, try to do something about these criminal clowns.
IMO: The UK government is now too far from the people.
Almost two-thirds (64%) of bailiffs were guilty of harassment or intimidation
40% misrepresented their powers of entry.
A quarter threatened debtors with imprisonment and
42% charged excessive fees.
In over half the cases, the debtor was vulnerable. In all these instances the bailiffs concerned were either breaking the law or in breach of their own industry code and nationally agreed standards of practice.
Evidence from local Citizens Advice Bureaux shows that many private bailiffs already act almost as a law unto themselves, with devastating effects on people's lives. Intimidation, harassment and excessive fee charging by bailiffs are commonplace, driving already vulnerable people deeper into poverty and debt.
Which ? says much the same, here.
The above are only the cases they found out, and that tip of the iceberg is of horrifying proportions. Nazi Germany in the UK ? Tony B.Liar's Labor Party is heading to become that. Even if you have never borrowed or lent money, try to do something about these criminal clowns.
IMO: The UK government is now too far from the people.
# posted by uv : 11:29 PM
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