| Administration of Justice Act 1970 | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Date passed | 1970 |
| Summary | |
| Reforms the Debtors Act 1869 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31) is a UK Act of Parliament. Section 11 reforms the Debtors Act 1869 by further restricting the circumstances in which debtors may be sent to prison. Section 40 includes a number of provisions forbidding creditors such as debt collection agencies from harassing debtors, including: