Open consultation

Regulation of the debt enforcement sector

From:
Ministry of Justice
Published
9 June 2025

Applies to England and Wales

Summary

The government is seeking views on the regulation of firms that use the Taking Control of Goods procedure to enforce debts.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

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

Documents

Regulation of the debt enforcement sector consultation

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Equalities Statement

PDF, 202 KB, 4 pages

Regulation of the debt enforcement sector consultation

PDF, 512 KB, 42 pages

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Published 9 June 2025

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