The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) welcomes the laying before parliament of new Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.
The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has welcomed today’s publication of new Vulnerability Standards for the enforcement profession set out by the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB).
The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) and the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the working relationship between the two organisations, and to ensure that complaints are managed effectively across both bodies.
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 call comes as new research shows the delays are affecting the supply of rental properties and costing landlords thousands of pounds and months of delay in reclaiming their properties through no fault of their own.
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 economy.
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 includes an update on the review of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations, the Government’s response to the 2023 consultation on the Taking Control of Goods regulations, and proposals for future regulation of the enforcement sector, including the statutory underpinning of the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB).
Landlords across England and Wales who are struggling to get their properties back because of months of delays and a ‘postcode lottery’ in the County Court system are being urged to enforce their judgments through the High Court.
The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has backed the Civil Justice Council’s Enforcement report and is calling on the Ministry of Justice and HMCTS to act to bring forward its key recommendations with a clear timeline for implementation.
The Ministry of Justice is increasing 171 court and tribunal fees from April to “account for changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).”
The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has welcomed a Government Minister's recognition of the value of the enforcement sector to the economy at this week’s Westminster Hall debate titled ‘Regulation of the bailiff sector’.
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