5LI: Civil Recovery - High Street Justice? 09 JAN 2011




5 live Investigates show

Summary: Civil Recovery is the latest weapon in the war on shoplifters - but is it victimising the innocent? It allows major retailers to pursue financial damages from anyone they believe has ripped them off, side-stepping the courts and the police. Retailers say its necessary in order to recover the billions lost to theft each year, but critics say money making private companies are targeting innocent people. Also: how cricketing authorities are safeguarding players from the temptation of match-fixing with the help of social media. Also, we reveal how you can lower your council tax bill.