No
The law only states the bailiff MAY take control of goods belonging to the debtor.[1]
The underlying regulations do not mandate Enforcement Agents to take control of goods,[2] and he can choose from a list of enforcement methods.[3]
[1] Paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[2] Regulations 16-19 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
[3] Paragraph 13 of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
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