NEWS and Updates
PRESS RELEASE
UK Bailiffs Ltd Responds to Bailiff Reform Bill: We Support Statutory Regulation
Issued by:
Craig Whinray, Director – UK Bailiffs Ltd
Date:
July 2025
On 21 May 2025, Luke Charters MP introduced the Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment & Report) Bill to Parliament, calling for greater accountability in the enforcement industry.
As a company already regulated by the ECB, we have long championed ethical enforcement, fair treatment, and accountability. Our operations follow strict compliance with the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 , and we implement robust protections for vulnerable individuals.
Real Cases, Real Reform – But Not the Norm
- A woman who considered suicide after an enforcement visit
- A disabled man who had essential equipment removed and was verbally abused
These cases are real but not typical. The vast majority of firms operate ethically. However, the absence of mandatory regulation allows rogue operators to undermine industry credibility.
Why Statutory Regulation Is Essential
The Enforcement Conduct Board currently oversees 95% of the sector, but this is voluntary. UK Bailiffs supports making ECB regulation mandatory to ensure:
- Consistent, enforceable professional standards
- Clear accountability mechanisms
- Fair treatment of debtors and protection for the vulnerable
Our Commitment
We already operate to the standards this bill proposes:
- ECB registered and audited
- Trained agents with vulnerability awareness
- Clear communication, lawful practice, and professionalism
Contact
Craig Whinray
Director – UK Bailiffs Ltd
admin@ukbailiffs.co.uk
www.ukbailiffs.co.uk
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