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Ensure the Police are fully trained in the matter of Bailiffs and their powers
Closed
925 signatures
What the petition asks
The Police are used by bailiffs to enforce court orders, many of which are civil matters (council tax, energy companies etc. ). this is against actual legislation where warrants are concerned. Also the police are unaware of the actual powers of bailiffs are.
Most Bailiff enforced court orders are printed, invalid or not correctly signed. This petition is to ensure that the ACTUAL rights of the Bailiffs are understood by the Police.
In 99% of cases the bailiffs claim to "force entry" or issue "distress warrants" is incorrect and not founded in law. Yet the majority of police officers are unaware of the legalities (its a civil matter NOT criminal) and assist the Bailiffs.......This practice HAS to stop.
The Police NEED to be trained in this matter.
In 99% of cases the bailiffs claim to "force entry" or issue "distress warrants" is incorrect and not founded in law. Yet the majority of police officers are unaware of the legalities (its a civil matter NOT criminal) and assist the Bailiffs.......This practice HAS to stop.
The Police NEED to be trained in this matter.
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
925
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Feb 2016
Closed
4 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.