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Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) 2025-05-21

21 May 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Luke Charters Lab York Outer

Crime & Law EnforcementEmployment

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At a glance

Luke Charters raised concerns about regulation of bailiffs (assessment and report) 2025-05-21 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about practices in the enforcement sector affecting vulnerable people
  • Proposes requiring the Secretary of State to publish an assessment of current regulation effectiveness
  • Supports the ECB's voluntary regulation but advocates for statutory regulation

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Luke Charters Lab York Outer

I introduce the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill to address despicable practices in the enforcement sector, fuelled by stories from vulnerable people. I propose requiring the Secretary of State to publish an assessment of current regulation effectiveness and report on statutory regulation merits. I thank StepChange for their work and support the ECB's voluntary regulation but advocate for legal heft through statutory regulation.

Other contributors (1)
  • Luke Charters Lab York Outer

    I share Michael’s story, a man left bedridden after an accident with added council tax charges leading to aggressive bailiff visits and the loss of essential items. I also highlight Adam's experience of disability equipment being threatened by rogue bailiffs despite claiming vulnerability status. These examples show that statutory regulation is needed for fair debt collection.

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