Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020

Baroness Sanderson of Welton Excerpts

Wednesday 23rd September 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Sanderson of Welton (Con)]

My Lords, although it was right to impose a ban on evictions as we worked to understand the effects of coronavirus, it was not without consequence, particularly for victims of domestic abuse. For months, victims have been trapped in their homes with their perpetrator, living in daily fear of abuse because landlords have not been able to end tenancy agreements. This situation cannot continue. If we do not redeem evictions, we will prolong people’s suffering and let victims down. I know how seriously Members across the House take the issue of domestic abuse, so I am sure that this is something that none of us would want.