Government introduces mandatory accreditation for private bailiffs following Yorkshire campaign
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Government introduces mandatory accreditation for private bailiffs following Yorkshire campaign

29 Aug 2026 · Originally published 29 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Yorkshire campaign leads to Government action on bailiff regulation
Private bailiffs in England and Wales will now be required to be accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board to ensure consistent professional standards. The move follows a long-running campaign by the Leeds-based charity StepChange to protect people in debt from intimidating behaviour and unaffordable repayment demands.
Source: Yorkshire Post National
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