Regarding the OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING DEBT COLLECTION GUIDANCE are debt collection agencies legally required to act within the scope of this guidance?
A. This is only guidance, designed to assist in the interpretation of law. We would expect companies to abide by the standards set out in this document – as a matter of best business practice. — Administration of Justice Act Q. Regarding SECTION 40 OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ACT “S40 Punishment for unlawful harassment of debtors”. Would I be correct in assuming a company whom breached this act, would in fact be committing a criminal offence? A. The CSA cannot advise on legal issues and would direct you to either a solicitor (or the other bodies listed on the bottom of your original email) in regard to this. I believe the relevant legislation is “The Administration of Justice Act 1970, Section 40 (Harassment of Debtors)”. — Information requests Q. I am writing a paper on the impact of credit card debt in industrial countries. A. There are no figures available relating solely to Credit Card debt. Q. The amount of “charged off” debt in the UK, the amount sold. A. I’m not sure wh
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