Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish an assessment of the effectiveness of current regulation of the debt collection and civil enforcement sectors and to report to Parliament on the potential merits of statutory regulation of those sectors; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

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Questions about the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill

What stage is the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill at?

The Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill?

The Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill was sponsored by Mr Luke Charters.

When was the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 May 2025, at first reading.

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