Civil enforcement is the collection of unpaid fines and taxes on behalf of local authorities and agencies. This involves a court process that allows enforcement agencies to use warrants and orders to take control of goods in lieu of payment.
Enforcement action can be an important trigger for people to seek much needed debt advice and support, and the profession has strict safeguards in place to ensure that the vulnerable are provided with the right protection. CIVEA’s members seek to secure payment from those who won’t pay, and support those who can’t pay.
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I must say that on every instance they [enforcement agents] have been helpful and courteous in what have been difficult circumstances for me
Business owner, BirminghamI’m sure most people mainly complain about what I imagine is a very difficult job, but I would like to say that all the bailiffs that have ever attended my property(ies) have only ever been professional, courteous & realistic
DebtorMy husband and I are very pleased with your response and decision which resulted in an apology letter received last week, a bunch of flowers and a refund cheque.
Complainant, LondonThank you…for your professional and diligent manner which you have shown in this matter…I am extremely grateful for what you have done on my behalf
Complainant, BirminhgamWe would like to thank you again for the thorough and professional handling of the case.
Complainant, WarwickThe government wants to bring in a more effective Council Tax collection system which treats people more fairly, while ensuring the money required to fund public services is collected.
Ministry of JusticeOur role as a Government is to strike the right balance between ensuring that debts can be collected effectively while protecting debtors from enforcement agents’ aggressive behaviour.
Lucy Frazer, Justice MinisterEnforcement agents carry out an important job in often very challenging circumstances
David Gauke, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for JusticeI must say that on every instance they [enforcement agents] have been helpful and courteous in what have been difficult circumstances for me.
Business owner, BirminghamI’m sure most people mainly complain about what I imagine is a very difficult job, but I would like to say that all the bailiffs that have ever attended my property(ies) have only ever been professional, courteous & realistic.
DebtorMy husband and I are very pleased with your response and decision which resulted in an apology letter received last week, a bunch of flowers and a refund cheque.
Complainant, LondonThank you…for your professional and diligent manner which you have shown in this matter…I am extremely grateful for what you have done on my behalf.
Complainant, BirminghamWe would like to thank you again for the thorough and professional handling of the case.
Complainant, WarwickI would like to thank you and all of CIVEA’s members for what they are doing to help us during this crisis.
Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, Paymaster General, July 2020I understand that CIVEA’s post-lockdown support plan already sets out that CIVEA enforcement agents will not enter residential properties anywhere in England and Wales. I am grateful for the continuing cooperation and leadership shown by CIVEA at this difficult time.
Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor, October 2020I am grateful for the steps the enforcement industry has taken to adapt to these [COVID-19] changes, and for your commitment to ensuring the balance required between the needs of the creditor and debtor in enforcement proceedings.
Alex Chalk MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, November 2020
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