Articles from HCEOA

Supporting growth, funding public services and underpinning the rule of law

Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) says that professionalism in the enforcement world is more important today than it has ever been as the sector seeks to ensure it is delivering a fair and effective service to businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association looks at the Association’s priorities for the next two years where its focus will be on shaping the future of enforcement in a changing world.

Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association says the recent publication of new values and standards by the Enforcement Conduct Board are an important step forward, but that urgent action from government is needed on enforcement fees to ensure that the sector can continue to innovate and support this progress. 

Local authorities have been battling with austerity and funding crises since 2010. A new Government may bring about a different kind of relationship between central government and local councils, but Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been very clear there is no magic money tree. Mike Jackson, Vice-Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), says that one option councils should be looking at to tackle their challenge is to review their approach to recovering sundry debts.

Vice Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association, Michael Jackson, looks at the potential impact of the proposed abolition of no-fault evictions.

Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), looks at the future of the enforcement profession and reflects on how the HCEOA’s recent public perception research can help us set out a clear case for enforcement supporting the economy and delivering a fair and important service.  

Michael Jackson, Vice Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), examines the impact of fraud on the enforcement profession and looks at the steps that individuals and businesses working in the sector can take to combat it and protect themselves and the wider public from enforcement fraud.

Alan J. Smith, Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), looks at the results of its newly published research into the public’s view on enforcement and enforcement agents. He says this shows how important it is that the system is properly funded to meet expectations and that it continues to be both fair and effective in the future.

Vice Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association, Michael Jackson, reflects on international collaboration following a recent trip to Vietnam on behalf of the Association.

Chair of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), Alan J. Smith, looks at the Enforcement Conduct Board’s accreditation scheme.