This freedom loving British Government are proposing legislation so that local authority officials/government officials can enter your house to evaluate any improvements you may have made to your home,failure to co-operate with these people will mean £1000 fine and a further £200 per day until you comply.There is even talk of rating for tax purposes the view from your windows! This proposed legislation is for ,surprise,surprise.....tax purposes. In France I have no doubt these officials would be hanging from lamp posts but our government expects the British people just to swallow it and look happy. Any body still not believe '1984' has not arrived ? The government are of course in denial of the proposal.
2006-10-28 04:20:24 · 14 answers · asked by Rob Roy 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I hope the people hold their elected officials accountable and keep this legislation from being passed, that sounds horrendously subject to abuse
2006-10-28 04:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends entirely on the situations.
In the United States, for instance, it is common practice for electrical and plumbing code enforcement officials to require that work performed after pulling a permit be inspected before it is closed in by a finish carpenter. Most people realize the importance of these safety inspections and don't have a problem with them.
On the other hand, some of the examples of "inspections" that you allude to in your question would be met with extreme opposition -a and would have little or no chance in becoming law.
Be active in investigating the validity and progress of any such legislation - pay close attention to which legislators are proponents of such invasive legislation - make it widely known through your local media - and then vote their asses out of office.
2006-10-28 04:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in one sense, it's better than some of these "drive by assessments" we have in the States. We were charged with having no second bathroom, which we do, and having a basement, which we don't. I think these "drive by" things should be illegal. How is it possible to assess something without actually going inside and looking at it?
I do agree, though, that your taxes over there are outrageous! And it really, really bugs me that you make an improvement to your home and your taxed for it. If we wanted to put a small, cement patio in the back, for example, we'd have to pay the government to allow us to do it! C'mon! Anyway, aren't your taxes the result of having a, for lack of a better word, socialist system? Supporting those who can't support themselves is expensive.
2006-10-28 04:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We already have such a law. An Inspector from the Health Department can determine weather your Home is livable, and require improvements, if they are not made the Home can be Condemned. This has been used by some Municipality's to take peoples property.
2006-10-28 04:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by Minister 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am from the United States, but this sounds like another invasion of privacy. First CCTV, now this! Why do the British put up with it?
2006-10-28 04:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by Shelley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its about time they did away with council/property tax and used a local income tax to fund local councils that way the rich pay their fair share for their posh pads.
2006-10-28 04:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mogseye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely no-one is going to let that happen. The government will just get taken to the European court of human rights. End of story
2006-10-28 04:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by Mikey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
between the 'advancements' we made in our revolution became to bar authorities entries without warrant. 'the abode is the Englishman's fort' we (not Englishmen) proclaimed self-righteously. Are they quite going to attempt this? And to Kathy W. above, they ought to teach in all likelihood reason and get a warrant or be in 'warm pursuit' and so on to enter your abode. sure they advance taxes on 'cloth advancements' yet they get the files out of your contractor helps filed and by technique of sending you inquiry letters less than penalty of perjury. i'm not adverse to them getting the guidance, i'm adverse to their get correct of entry to without warrant.
2016-12-05 07:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the thought of that makes me angry, god what is 2 day coming to, i hate the government and the rest of the world, my depression is bad enough with out them on our backs
2006-10-28 04:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by csnape2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't hapen in the US because of the constitution. They need probable cause that criminal activity is occurring to get a search warrant. Thank God for the constitution...or what's left of it.
2006-10-28 04:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋