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Replace Bailiffs with County Court Claims For Council Tax as a more ethical way to deal with debts.

Submitted on Monday 3rd November 2014

Published on Tuesday 4th November 2014

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 30th March 2015

Signatures: 56

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Council ~ council tax ~ Tax

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Replace Bailiffs with County Court Claims For Council Tax as a more ethical way to deal with debts.

Additional Information

Is there anything more unethical than taking goods from vulnerable people to pay the government?

It is outdated and whilst families are struggling, Bailiffs are making huge profits in the process.

If you speak to anyone who’s encountered a Bailiff, you will often hear of Illegal intimidating practices where there are no witnesses. Few people know they’re rights and Bailiffs rely on this to exploit people. Common heard stories are, threats, illegal levies, overcharging & deception.


Despite the above, Bailiffs are still continuing to adopt the same illegal practices.

Bailiff Fees dramatically increased in 2014, despite 1 Bailiff Firm making £1,659,836 profit and another Bailiff Firm affording to pay out £1,136,878 in dividends and making £873,745 profit in 2012.

We Propose that debts with the council to go through the small claims and lead to county court judgements if left unpaid, as this is a much more ethical, and proportionate way to deal with debts.


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