So, our noble leaders on Brighton and Hove City Council have abandoned all pretence of abiding by the golden rule of English jurisprudence, innocent until proven guilty ("Woman's fury at bailiff debt ordeal", The Argus, October 29).

No matter what councillors or their yes-people may proclaim, you do not have to prove yourself innocent. If bailiffs endeavour to seize goods or take any other action against a person who is not the subject of their warrant, that person should politely refuse them entry and call the police if they do not leave.

I shall be interested to see how much taxpayers' money is eventually awarded by a court to Maxine Nelson.

-Chris Reader, Springfield Road, Brighton