The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Introductory rule 6

SCHEDULE 3Punishment of offences under these Rules

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum
Rule creating offenceGeneral nature of the offenceMode of prosecutionPunishmentDaily default fine (if applicable)
1.56(3)Falsely claiming to be a person entitled to inspect a document with the intention of gaining sight of it.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine, or both.

6 months, or a fine, or both.

Not applicable.
3.55(7)Former administrator failing to file a notice of automatic end of administration and progress report.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.One tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.
3.70(2)Failing to comply with administrator’s duties on vacating office.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.One tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.
4.17(6)Administrative receiver failing to deliver required accounts of receipts and payments.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.One tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.
6.14(13)Directors failing to seek a decision on the nomination of a liquidator.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

1. A fine.

2. A fine.

Not applicable.
18.6(5)Administrator failing to deliver required progress reports in accordance with rule 18.6.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.One tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.