2007-06-28 09:31:29 · 19 answers · asked by iceb8ebe 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes that is there job to be like that, that's why people are scared off them, just don't open your door, but they can go away and bring back the police, so you are better just paying all your debts,rather than them banging on your front door,keep safe, all the best
2007-06-30 17:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a limit to what they can do. But the average person confronted by bailiffs doesn't really know their powers and what they are allowed to do, and the bailiffs know this and will use threats and intimidation to achieve their ends. If they were nice and polite all the time they would not have much success in the work they are there to do, .
2007-06-28 09:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well of course. To maintain control of belligerent rear ends in a court room, sometimes being threatening and intimidating is the only thing the recipient will understand.
2007-06-28 09:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bailiff is a officer that works entirely inside a courtroom. they do not have time to act like that
2007-06-28 16:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No don't think so, they can be forceful but not physically. They can be firm, the threats that they are allowed to make are about removing your furniture. They aren't allowed to threaten you with violence.
2007-06-28 09:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by stinkypinkyteddybear 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
er basically yes.
there was a programme ages ago where they even got into upstairs windows that were left open and nothing could be done about it!!!
hope that dont scare you but it is true
they have powers to do alot of things
2007-06-28 09:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by only me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the ones in Court or the b'stards who repossess peoples' property?
2007-06-28 12:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by M'SMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, neither can they demand entry to your property. You have the right to refuse them entry. You can also complain to the police if they intimidate you.
2007-06-28 09:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have met few that are. One that was finally got fired...for sexual assault.
If you are acting obnoxiously and being disruptive, you bet they can be both of the above!
I know many that do their job well, and are neither! That isn't their job!
2007-06-28 09:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you want bailiffs to have to walk around on their tip toes so as not to offend somebody? what's this world coming to...
2007-06-28 09:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by guy with a new horse 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋