CICM calls for change in enforcement measures

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has partnered with Court Enforcement Services (CES) in a campaign calling for a change in enforcement practice.

The campaigns calling for regulatory change which will allow cases to be transferred to High Court Enforcement for debts under £600. The current system means debts below the threshold can only be enforced by county court bailiffs, but with the service being overwhelmed by a series of national lockdowns, work is being done to provide wider access to justice.

Sue Chapple, Chief Executive of the CICM, says the Institute is pleased to be partnering with a company that puts professionalism and integrity at the heart of its work: “With a wave of insolvencies expected over the coming months, it is more important than ever that the industry pursues a professional and ethical approach to collections and enforcement.”

Wayne Whitford, co-founder and director of Court Enforcement Services said  “I am proud to be a fellow of the CICM. I and so many other members of staff at CES have benefitted from CICM membership and training over the years, and with learning and development such a key focus for us as a business, we are delighted to be in a position to provide the CICM and its members with information and resources relating to enforcement services.”

“The CICM has enabled me to build a significant network of likeminded people and resulted in many trusted client partnerships as well as many valued friendships. I look forward to continuing to network with and support new entrants to the profession as well as existing clients and contacts in the credit industry through this partnership.”