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Debt Enforcement Sector Regulation

The Ministry of Justice is regulating the debt enforcement sector, including bailiffs and enforcement agents, through reforms to the Taking Control of Goods procedure and new licensing or conduct standards. A consultation on sector regulation has closed, and a Bill on enforcement agent regulation for council tax collection is progressing.


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2026

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2025

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9 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Reforms to the Taking Control of Goods Procedure

UIN: HCWS687 The Government is today announcing a balanced package of measures about the independent regulation of the enforcement sector and changes to the Taking Control of Goods procedure. These measures aim to protect those facing enforcement action, enable them …

9 Jun 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Reforms to the Taking Control of Goods Procedure

UIN: HLWS689 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Sarah Sackman) has today made the following statement:"The Government is today announcing a balanced package of measures about the independent regulation of the enforcement sector and changes to...

9 Jun 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Taking control of goods regulations consultation — outcome published

The government is seeking views on amendments to the regulations that govern the recovery of fees that enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs) can recover when enforcing debts.

2023

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5 Dec 2023 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Taking control of goods regulations consultation — consultation closed

The government is seeking views on amendments to the regulations that govern the recovery of fees that enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs) can recover when enforcing debts.

10 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Taking control of goods regulations consultation — consultation opened

The government is seeking views on amendments to the regulations that govern the recovery of fees that enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs) can recover when enforcing debts.

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