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Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, SCHEDULE 19 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 September 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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Section 71(3)
1E+W+SThe Insolvency Act 1986 is amended in accordance with this Schedule.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 19 para. 1 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
2E+WIn section 253 (application for interim order), omit subsection (5).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 19 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
3E+WIn section 255 (cases in which interim order can be made), in subsection (1)(b) for “petition for his own bankruptcy” substitute “ make a bankruptcy application ”.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 19 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
4(1)Section 256A (debtor's proposal and nominee's report) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) omit the words from “unless” to the end.
(3)In subsection (3) for “petition for his own bankruptcy” substitute “ make a bankruptcy application ”.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 19 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
5E+WFor the heading to Chapter 1 of Part 9 substitute “ The court: bankruptcy petitions and bankruptcy orders ”.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 19 para. 5 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
6E+WIn section 264 (who may present a bankruptcy petition), in subsection (1) omit paragraph (b).
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 19 para. 6 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
7E+WFor section 265 (conditions to be satisfied in respect of debtor) substitute—
(1)A bankruptcy petition may be presented to the court under section 264(1)(a) only if—
(a)the centre of the debtor's main interests is in England and Wales, or
(b)the centre of the debtor's main interests is not in a member state of the European Union which has adopted the EC Regulation, but the test in subsection (2) is met.
(2)The test is that—
(a)the debtor is domiciled in England and Wales, or
(b)at any time in the period of three years ending with the day on which the petition is presented, the debtor—
(i)has been ordinarily resident, or has had a place of residence, in England and Wales, or
(ii)has carried on business in England and Wales.
(3)The reference in subsection (2) to the debtor carrying on business includes—
(a)the carrying on of business by a firm or partnership of which the debtor is a member, and
(b)the carrying on of business by an agent or manager for the debtor or for such a firm or partnership.
(4)In this section, references to the centre of the debtor's main interests have the same meaning as in Article 3 of the EC Regulation.”
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 19 para. 7 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
8E+WIn section 266 (bankruptcy petitions: other preliminary conditions), in subsection (4) omit “, (b)”.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 19 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
9(1)Sections 272 to 274A (and the cross-heading immediately preceding those sections) (debtor's petition) are repealed.E+W
(2)In consequence of the repeal of section 274A by sub-paragraph (1), omit paragraph 3 of Schedule 20 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (debt relief orders: consequential amendments).
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 19 para. 9 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)
10E+WFor the cross-heading immediately before section 278 substitute— “ CHAPTER 1A Commencement and duration of bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 19 para. 10 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
11E+WIn section 278 (commencement and continuance), in paragraph (b) (discharge of bankruptcy order) omit “the following provisions of”.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 19 para. 11 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
12E+WIn section 279 (duration of bankruptcy), in subsection (6) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 19 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
13E+WIn section 282 (court's power to annul bankruptcy order), in subsection (2)—
(a)omit “, (b)”,
(b)after “section 264(1)” insert “ or on a bankruptcy application ”, and
(c)in paragraph (a) after “pending” insert “ or the application was ongoing ”.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 19 para. 13 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
14E+WIn section 283 (definition of bankrupt's estate), in subsection (5)(a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 19 para. 14 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
15(1)Section 284 (restrictions on dispositions of property) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
(3)In subsection (3) for “presentation of the petition for the bankruptcy order” substitute “ making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy petition ”.
(4)In subsection (4), in paragraph (a) before “petition” insert “ bankruptcy application had been made or (as the case may be) that the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 19 para. 15 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
16(1)Section 285 (restriction on proceedings and remedies) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)after “when” insert “ proceedings on a bankruptcy application are ongoing or ”, and
(b)for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
(3)In subsection (2) after “proof that” insert “ a bankruptcy application has been made or ”.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 19 para. 16 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
17(1)Section 286 (power to appoint interim receiver) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)Omit subsection (2).
(3)In subsection (8), for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 19 para. 17 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
18E+WIn section 288 (statement of affairs), in subsection (1) for “debtor's petition” substitute “ bankruptcy application ”.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 19 para. 18 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
19E+WIn section 290 (public examination of bankrupt), in subsection (4)(a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 19 para. 19 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 19 paras. 20-22 omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 10 para. 12; S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(f)
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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 19 paras. 20-22 omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 10 para. 12; S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(f)
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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 19 paras. 20-22 omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 10 para. 12; S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(f)
23E+WIn section 298 (removal of trustee and vacation of office), in subsections (7) and (8) for “court” substitute “ prescribed person ”.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 19 para. 23 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
24(1)Section 299 (release of trustee) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)(a) for “to the court” substitute “ under this paragraph to the prescribed person ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(a) for “court” substitute “ prescribed person ”.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 19 para. 24 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
25(1)Section 320 (court order vesting disclaimed property) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (2)(c) before “bankruptcy” insert “ bankruptcy application was made or (as the case may be) the ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(c) before “bankruptcy” insert “ bankruptcy application was made or (as the case may be) the ”.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 19 para. 25 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
26E+WIn section 321 (orders under section 320 in respect of leaseholds), in subsection (1)(a) before “bankruptcy” insert “ bankruptcy application was made or (as the case may be) the ”.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 19 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
27E+WIn section 323 (mutual credit and set-off), in subsection (3) before “a bankruptcy” insert “ proceedings on a bankruptcy application relating to the bankrupt were ongoing or that ”.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 19 para. 27 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
28E+WIn section 334 (stay of distribution in case of second bankruptcy), in subsection (2) before “presentation of the petition” insert “ making of the application or (as the case may be) the ”.
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 19 para. 28 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
29(1)Section 336 (rights of occupation etc of bankrupt's spouse or civil partner) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) for “presentation of the petition for the bankruptcy order” substitute “ making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy petition ”.
(3)In subsection (2) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 19 para. 29 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
30E+WIn section 337 (rights of occupation of bankrupt), in subsection (1)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”, and
(b)in paragraph (b) before “bankruptcy petition” insert “ bankruptcy application was made or (as the case may be) the ”.
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 19 para. 30 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
31E+WIn section 339 (transactions at an undervalue), in subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 19 para. 31 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
32E+WIn section 340 (preferences), in subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 19 para. 32 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
33E+WIn section 341 (meaning of “relevant time” under sections 339 and 340), in subsection (1)(a) for “presentation of the bankruptcy petition on which the individual is adjudged” substitute “ making of the bankruptcy application as a result of which, or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy petition on which, the individual is made ”.
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 19 para. 33 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
34(1)Section 342 (orders under sections 339 and 340) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
(3)In subsection (5)—
(a)for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)of the fact that the bankruptcy application as a result of which, or (as the case may be) the bankruptcy petition on which, the individual in question is made bankrupt has been made or presented; or”, and
(b)in paragraph (b) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 19 para. 34 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
35E+WIn section 342A (recovery of excessive pension contributions), in subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 19 para. 35 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
36E+WIn section 343 (extortionate credit transactions), in subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 19 para. 36 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
37(1)Section 344 (avoidance of general assignment of book debts) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
(3)In subsection (2) before “presentation” insert “ making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the ”.
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 19 para. 37 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
38E+WIn section 345 (contracts to which bankrupt is a party), in subsection (1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 19 para. 38 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
39(1)Section 346 (enforcement procedures) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsections (1) and (2) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
(3)In subsection (3)—
(a)in paragraph (b) before “bankruptcy” insert “ bankruptcy application has been made or a ”, and
(b)in paragraph (c) before “on that petition” insert “ as a result of that application or ”.
(4)In subsection (4)(a) after “while” insert “ proceedings on a bankruptcy application are ongoing or (as the case may be) ”.
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 19 para. 39 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
40(1)Section 347 (distress, etc) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)after “individual to whom” insert “ a bankruptcy application or ”, and
(b)before “on that petition” insert “ as a result of that application or ”.
(3)In subsection (3) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 19 para. 40(3) modified (18.11.2015) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2015 (c. 33), Sch. 8 para. 33(2)
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 19 para. 40 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
41E+WIn section 348 (apprenticeships, etc), in subsection (1)(a) for “petition on which the order was made” substitute “ application for the order was made or (as the case may be) the petition for the order ”.
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 19 para. 41 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
42E+WIn section 350 (application of Chapter 6 of Part 9: bankruptcy offences), in subsection (1) after “applies” insert “—
(a)where an adjudicator has made a bankruptcy order as a result of a bankruptcy application, or
(b)”.
Commencement Information
I39Sch. 19 para. 42 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
43(1)Section 351 (definitions for the purposes of Chapter 6 of Part 9) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In paragraph (b) before “presentation” insert “ making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the ”.
(3)Omit paragraph (c), and the preceding “and”.
Commencement Information
I40Sch. 19 para. 43 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
44(1)Section 354 (concealment of property) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)(c) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(a) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 19 para. 44 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
45(1)Section 355 (concealment of books and papers; falsification) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (2)(d) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(b) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I42Sch. 19 para. 45 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
46E+WIn section 356 (false statements), in subsection (2)(c) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I43Sch. 19 para. 46 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
47E+WIn section 358 (absconding), in paragraph (b) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 19 para. 47 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
48(1)Section 359 (fraudulent dealing with property obtained on credit) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
(3)In subsection (2) before “petition” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy ”.
Commencement Information
I45Sch. 19 para. 48 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
49E+WIn section 360 (obtaining credit and engaging in business), in subsection (1)(b) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 19 para. 49 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
50(1)Section 364 (power of arrest) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)(a) after “to whom a” insert “ bankruptcy application or a ”.
(3)In subsection (2) before “presentation” insert “ making of the bankruptcy application or the ”.
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 19 para. 50 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
51E+WIn section 376 (time limits), after “anything” insert “ (including anything in relation to a bankruptcy application) ”.
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 19 para. 51 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
52(1)Section 381 (definition of “bankrupt” and associated terminology) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) for “adjudged” (in both places where it occurs) substitute “ made ”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)Bankruptcy application” means an application to an adjudicator for a bankruptcy order.”
(4)In subsection (2) for “adjudging” substitute “ making ”.
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 19 para. 52 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
53E+WIn section 383 (definition of “creditor” etc.), in subsection (1)(b)—
(a)after “to whom a” insert “ bankruptcy application or ”, and
(b)after “that” insert “ application or ”.
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 19 para. 53 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
54E+WIn section 384 (definitions of “prescribed” and “the rules”), in subsection (1) omit “section 273;”.
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 19 para. 54 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
55E+WIn section 385 (miscellaneous definitions), in subsection (1)—
(a)before the definition of “the court” insert—
““adjudicator” means a person appointed by the Secretary of State under section 398A;”,
(b)in the definition of “the debtor”, in paragraph (b)—
(i)before “bankruptcy petition” insert “ bankruptcy application or a ”, and
(ii)after “to whom the” insert “ application or ”,
(c)omit the definition of “debtor's petition”, and
(d)before the definition of “dwelling house” insert—
“determination period” has the meaning given in section 263K(4);”.
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 19 para. 55 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
56E+W+SIn section 387 (meaning of “the relevant date”), in subsection (6)(a) after “after” insert “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) ”.
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 19 para. 56 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
57E+W+SIn section 389A (authorisation of nominees and supervisors), in subsection (3)(a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 19 para. 57 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
58E+W+SIn section 390 (persons not qualified to act as insolvency practitioners), in subsection (4)(a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 19 para. 58 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
59(1)Section 415 (fees orders) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)after paragraph (a) omit “and”, and
(b)at the end of paragraph (b) insert “and
(c)the performance by an adjudicator of functions under Part 9 of this Act,”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)An order under subsection (1) may make different provision for different purposes, including by reference to the manner or form in which proceedings are commenced.”
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 19 para. 59 partly in force; sch. 19 para. 59 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s.103(1)(i)
I57Sch. 19 para. 59 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
60E+W+SIn section 421A (insolvent estates: joint tenancies), in subsection (9) in the definition of “value lost to the estate”, for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I58Sch. 19 para. 60 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
61E+WIn section 424 (who may apply for an order under section 423 in respect of transactions entered into at an undervalue), in subsection (1)(a) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I59Sch. 19 para. 61 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
62E+WIn Schedule 4ZA (conditions for making a debt relief order), for paragraph 3 substitute—
“3A bankruptcy application under Part 9—
(a)has not been made before the determination date; or
(b)has been so made, but proceedings on the application have been finally disposed of before that date.”
Commencement Information
I60Sch. 19 para. 62 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
63(1)In Schedule 4A (bankruptcy restrictions orders), paragraph 2 is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In sub-paragraph (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a), for the words from “petition” to the end substitute “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy petition and ending with the date of the application for the bankruptcy restrictions order ”, and
(b)in paragraph (j), for “presentation of the petition” substitute “ the making of the bankruptcy application or (as the case may be) the presentation of the bankruptcy petition ”.
(3)In sub-paragraph (4) omit the definition of “before petition”.
Commencement Information
I61Sch. 19 para. 63 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
64E+WIn Schedule 6 (categories of preferential debts), in paragraph 14(1) for “adjudged” substitute “ made ”.
Commencement Information
I62Sch. 19 para. 64 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
65(1)Schedule 9 (provisions capable of inclusion in individual insolvency rules) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)After paragraph 4 insert—
4AProvision for regulating the practice and procedure of adjudicators in the discharge of functions for the purposes of Part 9 of this Act.
4BProvision about the form and content of a bankruptcy application (including an application for a review of an adjudicator's determination).”
(3)After paragraph 4B (as inserted by sub-paragraph (2)) insert—
4CProvision about the making and determining of appeals to the court against a determination by an adjudicator, including provision—
(a)enabling the court to make a bankruptcy order on such an appeal, and
(b)about where such appeals lie.”
(4)After paragraph 24 insert—
“24AProvision requiring adjudicators—
(a)to keep files and other records relating to bankruptcy applications and bankruptcies resulting from bankruptcy applications,
(b)to make files and records available for inspection by persons of a prescribed description, and
(c)to provide files and records, or copies of them, to persons of a prescribed description.
24BProvision requiring an adjudicator to make returns to the Secretary of State of the adjudicator's business under Part 9 of this Act.
24CProvision requiring official receivers—
(a)to keep files and other records relating to bankruptcy applications and bankruptcies resulting from bankruptcy applications, and
(b)to make files and records available for inspection by persons of a prescribed description.
24DProvision requiring a person to whom notice is given under section 293(2), 295(3), 298(7) or (8) or section 299(1)(a) or (3)(a)—
(a)to keep files and other records of notices given under the section in question, and
(b)to make files and records available for inspection by persons of a prescribed description.”
Commencement Information
I63Sch. 19 para. 65 partly in force; sch. 19 para. 65 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s.103(1)(i)
I64Sch. 19 para. 65 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
66(1)In the Table in Schedule 10 (punishment of offences), insert the following entry after the entry relating to section 262A(1)—E+W+S
“263O | False representations or omissions in connection with a bankruptcy application. | 1On indictment 2Summary | 17 years or a fine, or both. 212 months or the statutory maximum, or both.” |
(2)In the application of the entry inserted by sub-paragraph (1) in relation to an offence committed before [F22 May 2022], the reference in the fourth column to “12 months” is to be read as a reference to “6 months”.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 19 para. 66(2) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1
Commencement Information
I65Sch. 19 para. 66 in force at 6.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/191, art. 2 (with art. 3)
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