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Debt Collection: Directors

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114076

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether there are mechanisms in place to prevent a company director stopping high court enforcement by resigning as a director of that company during enforcement.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

There are a number of different court procedures for enforcing High Court judgments, and the most appropriate method will depend on the circumstances of individual cases and the liability of the company and its director(s). Creditors should seek independent legal advice before deciding how to proceed.

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