Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 5
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Imprisonment for council tax arrears is a disproportionate sanction impacting household essentials.
Conclusion
We are concerned that the threat of enforcement might mean people are putting their council tax payments ahead of heating and eating. In particular, we believe the ultimate sanction of imprisonment is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 February 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗