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The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, Cross Heading: Debtor's previous insolvency history is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
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F1Sch. 2ZA inserted (30.6.2011) by Debt Relief Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 16), ss. 2, 7(1); S.R. 2011/13, art. 2
2 The debtor is not, on the determination date—N.I.
(a)an undischarged bankrupt;
(b)subject to an interim order or voluntary arrangement under Chapter 2 of Part 8; or
(c)subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or a debt relief restrictions order.
3 A debtor's petition for the debtor's bankruptcy under Part 9—N.I.
(a)has not been presented by the debtor before the determination date;
(b)has been so presented, but proceedings on the petition have been finally disposed of before that date; or
(c)has been so presented and proceedings in relation to the petition remain before the High Court at that date, but the Court has referred the debtor under Article 248A(2) for the purposes of making an application for a debt relief order.
4 A creditor's petition for the debtor's bankruptcy under Part 9—N.I.
(a)has not been presented against the debtor at any time before the determination date;
(b)has been so presented, but proceedings on the petition have been finally disposed of before that date; or
(c)has been so presented and proceedings in relation to the petition remain before the Court at that date, but the person who presented the petition has consented to the making of an application for a debt relief order.
5 A debt relief order has not been made in relation to the debtor in the period of 6 years ending with the determination date.]N.I.
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