Regulation of the debt enforcement sector consultation

Closes 21 Jul 2025

Opened 9 Jun 2025

Overview

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.

The consultation will be open between 9 June 2025 and 21 July 2025.

Give us your views

Audiences

  • Businesses
  • Citizens
  • Bailiffs and Enforcement officers
  • Government departments
  • Legal professionals
  • Judiciary

Interests

  • Courts
  • Enforcement
  • Debt