SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Consequential Provisions

Part IAmendments consequential on the Repeal of the Bankruptcy Acts 1883, 1890 and 1913

Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)

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After section 63 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1979 there shall be inserted the following section—

63ADisqualification in case of bankruptcy

1

A person who is adjudged bankrupt shall be disqualified for being appointed or acting as a justice of the peace.

2

Where a person is disqualified under this section, the disqualification shall cease—

a

on his discharge from bankruptcy; or

b

if the bankruptcy order is previously annulled, on the date of its annulment.