I am guessing that no matter how welcome Primark claim you would be back in their stores - you will never want to give them your custom again! I feel so sorry that for the vast majority of the public who do not know what the little "civil recovery" signs mean on the shop windows - they don't realize the danger they are in when entering a store - honestly, after my own experience, I don't ever want to shop again! When I do go into a store I get the attention of a store assistant and insist that they go round with me and pick out whatever I need to buy - they think I am mad but it is how paranoid I have become.

Hi Now I am a novice here but can you contact the CPS not just to inform them of Primark's current stance in the latest letter but also to prepare your defence under the Data Protection Act request access to the case file? I am sure that JonCris will know whether that is possible. How on earth can CPS justify that this would be in the public's interest - what a waste of money and distress for you both!

2nd point regarding your car. I think that Tesco use a security camera which records cars entering the car park for purpose of registrations with regard to parking durations and charges. Our local Tesco does this and has signs up as you enter the car park informing you of the system and 3 hours free parking limitations. Perhaps that is how?

Hi I totally sympathize with what you are going through - sometimes it is better to know what you have to face than be stuck in some type of limbo imagining all sorts of things. RLP seem to be worrying quiet on here at the moment and this is not necessarily a good thing. They have applied for a Credit Licence (if you look at the other posts) and perhaps have put cases on a "back-burner" until they are increasingly sure of their stance. But I am not an expert - it is only my opinion. unfortunately, the letters have "Retail Loss Prevention" stamped on the envelope for all to see so I wonder if you might feel brave enough to discuss it with your partner. She might be more understanding than you expect?

That is really frustrating and somewhat unfair for you to deal with. Keep your chin up and fingers crossed !!!!

Been thinking of you Tiler1 and your up and coming court case. Wishing you all the best for it. Can you please let us know how things are going?

Is there any update guys on the RLP status and their application for a Consumer Credit Licence which was pending? I am particularly curious after reading the posts over the past few weeks which inc RLP now using a company called Opus to recover their "debts". I am sure this will have interest to anyone affected by RLP's actions.

Hi Dogma I feel very sorry for your situation, I suspect a momentary indiscretion based on personal circumstances in a wider recession. Unfortunately the very desperation that is causing people to do silly things is making it all the more lucrative for the shops who use RLP. I would suggest that RLP can be very quick at sending out their fines, sometimes within a few days or if they are likely to be building a larger case against you then I think they have up to 3 years to bring about civil action. There are good people on this site who can advise you and direct you to the right bodies for help. I suggest when you receive the letter that you keep the forum posted and with particular attention to the wording of it to see if it is the same as the standardized letters that everyone has received on here to date. Then see if you can contact your local Trading Standards for advice and a civil law solicitor (you might qualify for Legal Aid so it is worth looking into).

Would it be best to pass on your good work to another member who is already campaigning?

I believe that they begin telephone contact

Same boat - 3rd letter and awaiting their rath!

Hi Guys Thank you so much for your help in this thread. I am not sure what info to give as I fear that these companies will ID me as I think the case is quite unique and any extra info at the moment might give them more amunition. Can you please bear with me and check back as I shall say as much as I can as soon as I can as it is "live".

Hi I am a new member and have been desperately searching on the net for case history regarding TK Maxx and RLP. We are in a disasterous and traumatic position at the moment - all last week both my mum and I wanted to kill ourselves as we are frightened to death. They are pursuing criminal and civil action against without firm evidence and have treated us so badly. I cannot go into detail but we are devastated. I do have a copy of the so called TK Maxx banning notice which we were ordered to sign without knowing rights or what it was until after signed it and read it. We have had a letter from RLP asking for £137 (I suspect more to come). I cannot go into more at the moment as we feel so upset about everything and so desperate. Can anyone help? I will certainly help you on the proof of conduct etc. Thank you!