Ministry of Justice

The government department responsible for the justice system in England and Wales, including the courts, prisons, probation, and legal aid. The MoJ sets policy on civil and criminal enforcement, oversees HMCTS, and is responsible for legislation governing enforcement agents and procedures.

In practice

The Ministry of Justice publishes enforcement statistics, consults on reforms to enforcement law, and commissions reviews of the enforcement sector. It is responsible for the statutory instruments that govern enforcement fees, agent certification, and the taking control of goods regulations. Policy proposals from the MoJ directly affect how enforcement operates.