The Tribunals, Courts & Enforcement Act

Published: June 2008
Source/Company: Direct Bailiff Services

Abstract:
The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act contains a wide range of provisions, including: reform of the tribunal system; changing the eligibility requirements for judicial office; measures covering the regulation of bailiffs and enforcement by seizure and sale of goods; increased effectiveness for the enforcement of civil court judgements; and measures to protect the over-indebted. The Bill was published in draft on 25 July 2006 and introduced in the House of Lords on 16 November 2006. The Act received Royal Assent on 19 July 2007.