Prohibit court / bailiff action for any debts under £500

Currently, it's possible for court summons to be issued, and for bailiffs to be sent to collect amounts which we feel are minor. Sometimes the cost of the court proceedings can outweigh the original charge. I want all court and bailiff proceedings for debts under £500 to be prohibited.

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Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Thursday 1st October 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 69

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We have many families who are lower affluence. Already struggling to maintain bills, or to keep food on the table. As a country we have excessive debts, and a rapid decline in mental health. I think adding these pressures on for small amounts of cash owed, such as council tax, is inhumane.


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