The_DADDY Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Ministers want to grant powers to create new criminal offences and increase penalties as part of efforts to hit net zero targets Property owners who fail to comply with new energy efficiency rules could face prison under government plans that have sparked a backlash from Tory MPs. Ministers want to grant themselves powers to create new criminal offences and increase civil penalties as part of efforts to hit net zero targets. Under the proposals, people who fall foul of regulations to reduce their energy consumption could face up to a year in prison and fines of up to £15,000. Tory backbenchers are set to rebel against the plans, which they fear would lead to the criminalisation of homeowners, landlords and businesses. The proposals are contained in the Government’s controversial Energy Bill, which is set to come before the Commons for the first time when MPs return from their summer break on Tuesday. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/09/01/property-owners-failing-comply-new-energy-rules-face-prison/#:~:text=Ministers want to grant themselves,of up to £15%2C000. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Drama Queening is my thoughts. Property owners are not going to be sent to prison for not complying with new energy efficient rules. We need a government who sends all real criminals to prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I assume it's aimed more at landlords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayed Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Chekhov in 5….4……3…2……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Just do everything properly, have all the certification to show that you have complied with the rules, it’s not brain surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, The_DADDY said: Ministers want to grant powers to create new criminal offences and increase penalties as part of efforts to hit net zero targets Property owners who fail to comply with new energy efficiency rules could face prison under government plans that have sparked a backlash from Tory MPs. Ministers want to grant themselves powers to create new criminal offences and increase civil penalties as part of efforts to hit net zero targets. Under the proposals, people who fall foul of regulations to reduce their energy consumption could face up to a year in prison and fines of up to £15,000. Tory backbenchers are set to rebel against the plans, which they fear would lead to the criminalisation of homeowners, landlords and businesses. The proposals are contained in the Government’s controversial Energy Bill, which is set to come before the Commons for the first time when MPs return from their summer break on Tuesday. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/09/01/property-owners-failing-comply-new-energy-rules-face-prison/#:~:text=Ministers want to grant themselves,of up to £15%2C000. Your thoughts? I like this bit especially: Tory backbenchers are set to rebel against the plans, which they fear would lead to the criminalisation of homeowners, landlords and businesses. What they mean is, because they're landlords, and maybe don't want to spend a bit more of their cash so that their properties meet net zero targets, they fear prosecution 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Axe said: Drama Queening is my thoughts. Property owners are not going to be sent to prison for not complying with new energy efficient rules. We need a government who sends all real criminals to prison. We need a REAL Goverment first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, PRESLEY said: We need a REAL Goverment first. Yea - bring back Jeremy. 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mister M said: I like this bit especially: Tory backbenchers are set to rebel against the plans, which they fear would lead to the criminalisation of homeowners, landlords and businesses. What they mean is, because they're landlords, and maybe don't want to spend a bit more of their cash so that their properties meet net zero targets, they fear prosecution It’s Tories who want to implement it, and Tories who want to stop it, such is politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 2 hours ago, crookesey said: It’s Tories who want to implement it, and Tories who want to stop it, such is politics. Then maybe their back bench MPs should get behind them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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