from the forced installation of prepayment meters.
The admission raised doubts about the level of oversight for warrants being issued by courts to energy firms to force entry into properties. It has also prompted accusations of a legal “wild west” leaving some of the UK’s poorest families at risk of having no gas or electricity this Christmas.investigation also revealed that magistrates are processing hundreds of the same warrants in just minutes, with the Magistrates’ Association saying they have “no choice” but to grant them.
“Ofgem has already taken action against suppliers through our compliance and enforcement action, including our recent review into how energy suppliers treat vulnerable customers. We will take further action as necessary.” “This practice of bulk approving warrants runs contrary to fair justice and the Government must launch a full inquiry into what has happened, the evidence energy firms offered to courts and the role of magistrates in enabling this scandal to take place.”
The revelation comes as the Government is under growing pressure to act to help the UK’s poorest families 🗣️ Grant Shapps said he ordered officials to draw up plans to end the practice Watch: