Administration of Justice Act 1970
| Administration of Justice Act 1970 | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Date passed | 1970 |
| Summary | |
| Reforms the Debtors Act 1869 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31) is a UK Act of Parliament. Section 11[1] reforms the Debtors Act 1869 by further restricting the circumstances in which debtors may be sent to prison. Section 40[2] includes a number of provisions forbidding creditors such as debt collection agencies from harassing debtors, including:
- Excessive demands for payment
- Falsely claiming that criminal proceedings will follow after failing to pay a debt
- Falsely pretending to be officially authorised to collect payment
- Producing false documents claiming to have some official status that they do not have
See also
References
- ↑ "Restriction on power of committal under Debtors Act 1869 (c. 62)". Retrieved 2011-04-29.
- ↑ "Punishment for unlawful harassment of debtors". Retrieved 2011-04-29.
External links
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Wikiversity has learning materials about Administration of Justice Act 1970 |
- Text of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk
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