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Closed Consultation Published 9 Jun 2025 Ministry of Justice ↗ View on GOV.UK

Regulation of the debt enforcement sector

The government is seeking views on the regulation of firms that use the Taking Control of Goods procedure to enforce debts.

Opened 9 Jun 2025
Closed 22 Jul 2025
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This consultation invites views on how to ensure that there is independent oversight of firms that employ enforcement agents and   High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce debts using the Taking Control of Goods procedure in England and Wales.

This consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in the enforcement of debts and fines using the Taking Control of Goods procedure. This includes but is not limited to:

  • the enforcement sector
  • the debt advice sector
  • creditors and
  • the Enforcement Conduct Board