Jason Bennison

I am deeply committed to ensuring justice for individuals who face issues with Enforcement Agents (bailiffs). Drawing on extensive experience and a genuine passion for this field, I frequently offer my insights on national television and radio.

Holding bailiffs accountable is crucial. The best approach is to scrutinise their actions carefully and pinpoint any breaches. I am a firm advocate for those harmed by improper bailiff conduct, fully aware of the profound impact such experiences can have on their lives.

fundamental right, especially given the frequent failings of the official complaints system. This requires carefully gathering evidence of misconduct, preparing a detailed claim, and submitting it to the appropriate authority.

Through my helpline, National Bailiff Advice, I provide clear, immediate guidance to those facing unfair enforcement or bailiff misconduct. I assist with court applications to halt enforcement, recover controlled goods, and pursue compensation.

In urgent cases, I can obtain emergency orders to recover goods and vehicles, stopping further action by bailiffs.

In urgent cases, I can secure emergency orders to retrieve goods, vehicles and money taken, preventing further actions by bailiffs.

I specialise in appeals, particularly when asked to join a case that has previously failed in court. I thoroughly review the claim, transcripts, and court order to develop a strong appeal strategy. Courts often struggle to interpret the legal framework surrounding enforcement or, at times, exhibit bias in favour of creditors, making a well-prepared appeal essential.

For expert guidance on bailiff misconduct or enforcement issues, contact me today. Your rights matter, and I am committed to safeguarding them.

Jason Bennison. Practitioner in Civil Enforcement (Bailiffs) Restitution.

Notable Cases

24 May 2022. Victory for vulnerable people. On 4th November 2021, my client, who is afflicted by anxiety, had his Audi A5 seized by bailiffs without being given sufficient time to seek advice. Following this, my client pursued a detailed assessment, resulting in Master Brown disallowing all fees and charges imposed by the bailiff.

22 March 2022. My client was awarded £13,727 in damages after a police officer broke my client's car window, forcibly removed him from the vehicle, and pinned him to the ground at the behest of a bailiff holding an invalid warrant of control and attending the incorrect address.

16 December 2021. Four police officers forcefully restrain a London Black cab driver on duty at a taxi rank while bailiffs towed his cab to enforce a traffic debt warrant, which displayed a typographical error in the enforcement address. Legal representatives for both the police and the taxi driver are currently in negotiations.

21 November 2018. Bailiffs took control of a Porsche and replaced its engine before a court ordered its return to the rightful owner.

4 November 2021. A plumber was awarded compensation for 90 days of lost earnings after a bailiff towed his exempt van while he was working on a job.

17 September 2021. The police unknowingly aided a bailiff in a £51,000 jewellery theft while enforcing a High Court Writ of Control that wasn't owed by the victim. The bailiff lacked authority to be on the premises and presented the police officers with a counterfeit High Court writ of control bearing a County Court seal.

11 November 2020. A car rental company was awarded £10,000 after a bailiff was caught using a forklift to remove their vehicle.

19 August 2020. A bailiff was captured on the store's CCTV unlawfully taking money from the cash register while executing a High Court Writ of Control for an outstanding bill owed by a former tenant.

16 May 2020. A single mother successfully obtains damages after the police threatened to handcuff her for declining to open the door to bailiffs.

11 May 2020. A victim who was initially accused of tampering with controlled goods, was acquitted after removing an unlawful wheel clamp from his vehicle.

15 February 2020. The car belonging to a doctor was removed by a bailiff despite displaying a Health Emergency badge. Subsequently, the bailiff drove the vehicle, with his girlfriend in the front passenger seat, through a speed camera while driving it for his personal use.

15 March 2019. An accountant received more than £50,000 in damages for being involuntarily featured on Channel 5's television programme Can't Pay We'll Take It Away.