Parking firm’s “campaign of harassment”-Damages of £1,365 awarded against One Parking Solution.

Fruitcake

Jenni_D said:

D_P_Dance said:

A precedent surely?

A county court appeal does not set precedents. As said they are persuasive but a county court judge can still make their own decisions. (Are you confusing this with an Appeal Court decision?)

That was my understanding, too.

Snakes_Belly

The debt collection companies that are used by the PPC's are unregulated. This is wrong on every level as it allows them free reign to harass and bully the most vulnerable.

The new CoP Public Consutation has asked for comments regarding the regulation of these companies. They have also asked for comments as to when debt collection should start and whether the claim is actually a debt until it is proved in court.

Any idea's when the outcome of the public consulation will be published? It could help in some current cases. Whilst it is not yet in force it would indicate the general thinking.      
 

Snakes_Belly

I think that in any appeal made by the PPC regarding a claim that has been dismissed by the district judge on the basis of abuse of process the respondent should mention the consultation.
 
There must be concern regarding the activities of the debt collection agents for consideration to be given to regulation by the FCA.   

Then there is the question of whether the claim is a debt until it is proved in court. That is also a matter that was up for comments.

nosferatu1001

D_P_Dance said:

A precedent surely?

Not until high court. Cc appeal is just persuasive.