Rejected petition Stop attachment of earnings

Councils need to stop going through courts to gain attachments of earnings to claim back council tax they are taking way too much of people's earnings leaving them in poverty.

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It is current law and it needs changing by our law makers as it is a draconian way of doing things especially in the midst of a cost of living crisis.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

It is unclear if you would like attachment of earnings orders to be prevented in all cases, or only for council tax debts.

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Date submitted 10 August 2023
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