PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Background
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.