THE government is still not doing enough to protect vulnerable people in debt from aggressive bailiffs, charities warned yesterday.

Despite changes in the law, bailiff use is on the rise and tougher reforms are needed, according to StepChange Debt Charity, the Children’s Society, Christians Against Poverty, Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Trust (MAT).

In 2014, the government changed laws in England and Wales as a response to the “significant few” bailiffs who use intimidating behaviour, treat debtors unfairly and cause unnecessary distress.