Bailiffs Will Have Too Much Power Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill likely to increase aggression, misrepresentation by 'enforcement agents', easier to obtain permission for forced entries, up to 12 months prison for obstruction 29.11.06 BBC, Courts, Tribunals Service
Extra NIC Payments Likely Wasted Pensions bill in last week's Queen's Speech will make full state pension available for anyone who has made 30 years' contributions, voluntary additional NIC contributions will have been wasted, many made payments understanding they were advised by govt 20.11.06 Times, Financial Services, Pension Regulator, Pensions
Harsher Regime for New Immigrants Home Office plans crackdown on immigrants, increase deportations, wider powers of arrest for Immigration and Nationality Directorate under Border and Immigration Bill 20.11.06 BBC, Asylum, Immigration
Queen's Speech, Long but Uninspired There is plenty of legislation to look forward to, but few surprises Times Road pricing schemes to be piloted Telegraph Plans to put victims at centre of criminal justice, no-jury fraud trials, tougher policies on violent crime Guardian Review likely to lead to new anti-terror laws BBC Pensions bill will implement Turner reforms BBC No immediate emission targets, but long-term commitment to 60% reduction, independent monitoring body Guardian Regulation of estate agents Guardian Bill by bill summary Times Speech 16.11.06 Times
Security to Dominate Queen's Speech Security from 'front room to global issues' will be main theme of new legislative programme, other bills to include climate change, pensions, fraud, mental health, road transport and welfare 15.11.06 BBC
Estate Agents to Be Regulated Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill will increase consumer rights and representation, compulsory for estate agents to belong to approved ombudsman with powers to award compensation, require estate agents to keep written records of dealings for six years, inspections without notice 17.11.06 Department of Trade & Industry, Consumer Rights, Property Law
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