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  • HCEO's are officers of the court & Prioity - The case of Court Enforcement Services vs Marston re-confirmed 2 important issues 1) HCEOs are officers of the Court and 2) priorty of writs Download PDF of Judgment  
  • Court Case on responsibility and liability of a HCEO - The case of Bone vs Williamson highlights that it is the HCEO that is always responsible for the enforcement and conduct under a writ in there name, and not any other party such as the business or Enforcement Agent Download PDF Judgment 
  • Court Case - The case of High Court Enforcement Regulations regulation 12 of The High Court Enforcement Officers Regulations 2004 highlights responsability ofthe HCEO Download PDF of article
  • Court Case on responsibility - The Bone case highlights the need for proper training and supervision to be inplace by the HCEO over there bisiness or contractors providving a service to them Download PDF of article
  • Vicarious Liability - The Kafagi case - where can the line be drawn? The Modern Theory of Vicarious Liability Download PDF of article
  • Freeman of the land - This article deals with the dismissial of a claim by a person under a Freeman of the land claim Download PDF of article
  • Common law powers of arrest for breach of the peace must be exercised with caution, especially where the conduct is lawful.
  • Police Support - Bibby v Chief Constable Of Essex Police [2000] EWCA Civ 113 (6 April 2000) affirmed the key principles that a) Common law powers of arrest for breach of the peace must be exercised with caution, especially where the conduct is lawful b) Police officers must support enforcement agents in the execution of lawful duties unless there is a clear and immediate threat of violence c) The focus of police intervention should be on the source of the threat, not the lawful actor  Download PDF of article

Latest News

UK Government urged to encourage more flexible enforcement of court orders as County Court delays and policy changes cost landlords thousands and impact housing supply

UK Government urged to encourage more flexible enforcement of court orders as County Court delays and policy changes cost landlords thousands and impact housing supply

The UK Government is being urged to act quickly to stop delays in the County Court Bailiff system and changes to County Court policy negatively impacting the rented housing sector. The... Read more
New data reveals rising demand for high court enforcement amid economic pressures

New data reveals rising demand for high court enforcement amid economic pressures

Industry data published this month shows a continued increase in High Court enforcement activity, highlighting its growing significance as a vital tool for debt recovery and supporting the broader... Read more
Ministry of Justice’s new range of enforcement proposals welcomed by the High Court Enforcement Officers Association

Ministry of Justice’s new range of enforcement proposals welcomed by the High Court Enforcement Officers Association

The Ministry of Justice has unveiled a series of significant proposals aimed at shaping the future regulation of the enforcement sector.  Published on Monday 9 June, this package... Read more

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