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<p>As set out in the Justice Secretary’s Written Statement on bailiff reform, we will
respond to the Call for Evidence and the Justice Select Committee’s report following
further engagement with our stakeholders over the Summer. We will explore what barriers
prevent people from making a complaint based on submissions to the Call for Evidence
and meetings with our stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Our response will also consider
the case for further regulation. County Court Bailiffs, who are employees of Her Majesty’s
Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), and Approved Enforcement Agencies who enforce
criminal orders, were not within scope of the review of enforcement agents. We will
liaise with trade unions if any proposals that may arise from our consideration of
the responses from the Call for Evidence directly impact on Court staff.</p><p> </p><p>HMCTS
are in the process of procuring a new set of contracts for Approved Enforcement Agencies
(AEA) to enable the collection of criminal orders. The tender went live on 1 July
2019. We anticipate awarding contracts in December 2019, with services to commence
in May 2020.</p>
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