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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Section 99 of the Courts Act 2003 and Schedule 7 to that Act provide for the enforcement of writs of execution issued from the High Court by enforcement officers who are to execute writs in the district or districts to which they are assigned. These Regulations set out in particular—

  • the districts to which enforcement officers may be assigned

  • the conditions to be satisfied by individuals seeking to be authorised to act as enforcement officers

  • the procedures to be followed in relation to the assignment of enforcement officers and changes in their assignment

  • the circumstances in which authorisations may be terminated

  • the fees that may be charged by enforcement officers.