The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) welcomes the laying before parliament of new Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.
The statutory instrument laid before parliament covers updates to the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 and the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 as part of Government’s balanced package of measures to make enforcement work for everyone.
Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), stated, “The laying of these draft regulations before parliament represents an important step forward. The HCEOA has long called for greater clarity, consistency, and accountability across the sector, and we are pleased to see the Ministry of Justice’s continued commitment to modernising the framework in which we operate.”
He added: “We particularly welcome the long-overdue update to enforcement fees, which have been static for almost 12 years and is essential to enable enforcement firms and our members to continue to invest and innovate in their work. However, we continue to urge the Government to commit to regular fee reviews so that the system remains both effective and sustainable. The Association will continue to engage closely with the Ministry of Justice, the ECB, and other stakeholders to ensure the new framework delivers positive outcomes for creditors, debtors, enforcement professionals, and the wider public.”
