Hire Purchase Bill passed; sellers cannot repossess without court order if more than 70% paid
Following a heated debate in the National Assembly, the Hire Purchase (amendment) Bill of 2020 was passed. This bill gives added protection to consumers, as well as sellers with the amendment of 27 clauses, following its scrutiny in a special select committee. Atop the protection for consumers making hire purchases, is the prevention of arbitrary seizures, once at minimum, 70 percent of the price for the item has already been paid. Any attempt to seize such items can only be