Insolvency Act 1986

Type Public General Act
Publication 1986-07-25
Last updated 2026-02-02
State In force
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[^c19758231]: Words in s. 399(1) substituted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 7(2); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15583671]: 1914 c. 59.

[^c19758321]: Words in s. 399(4) substituted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 7(3); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15583691]: 1985 c. 65.

[^c15583701]: S. 400 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583711]: S. 401 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583721]: S. 402 repealed (prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123, 170, 171, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

[^c15583731]: S. 402 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583741]: 1973 c. 62.

[^c15583751]: S. 403 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583761]: S. 404 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583771]: 1961 c. 62.

[^c15583801]: S. 405 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 272(1), 278, 279, Sch. 26 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15583821]: S. 406: sidenote substituted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 13(2)(b); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

[^c15583841]: Words in s. 406 substituted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 13(2)(a); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

[^c15583851]: S. 407 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583871]: S. 408 substituted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 272(2), 279 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15583881]: S. 409 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583891]: S. 410 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15583601]: Pt. 14 (ss. 399-410) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8(4)(5)(8)(9), 10(2)(3)(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II, Sch. 7

[^c15584001]: S. 411 extended by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25 S. 411 extended by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)( a )(5)( a ), 90, 126(3), Sch. 15 para. 58(1) S. 411 extended by Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60, SIF 69), s. 54(6) S. 411 extended (E.W.) by Banking Act 1987 (c. 22, SIF 10), s. 62(8)(a) S. 411 extended (S.) by Banking Act 1987 (c. 22, SIF 10), s. 62(8)(b)(i) S. 411 extended (with modifications) (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 59(5), 150(1)(c); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2 S. 411 extended (1.12.1997) by 1986 c. 53, Sch. 15A para. 4(1) (as inserted (1.12.1997) by 1997 c. 32, s. 39(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I(i)) Ss. 411, 412 extended (E.W.) (25.2.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 215(8)(a); S.I. 2001/516, art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1

[^c15584011]: S. 411 applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(e), 6(3)(e) S. 411 applied (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 30(5) (with s. 105(2)(b)(5), 106); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II) S. 411 applied (with modifications) (15.7.2003) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 220(5), 425(2) (with ss. 165, 217, Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2003/1920, art. 2(b) S. 411 applied (15.7.2003) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 221(3), 425(2) (with ss. 165, 217, Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2003/1920, art. 2(b) S. 411 applied (with modifications) (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 159(3), 198; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 S. 411 applied in part (20.1.2007 for specified purposes, otherwise 1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 997, 1300(2); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(3) (subject to art. 5, Sch. 1 and with arts. 6, 8, Sch. 5); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(1)(j)

[^c21430441]: S. 411 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 73(3), 93(2)(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^c18980931]: Words in s. 411(1)(a) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 188(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584081]: Words in s. 411(1) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(1)

[^c20438761]: S. 411(1A) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(2), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439001]: S. 411(1B) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(2), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20438801]: Words in s. 411(2) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(3)(a), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439021]: Words in s. 411(2) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(3), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c15584091]: 1985 c. 65.

[^c20453871]: Words in s. 411(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009, (S.I. 2009/1941) arts. 2(1), 8, {Sch. 1 para. 79} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20438821]: Words in s. 411(2) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(3)(b), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c15584101]: S. 411(2A)(2B) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(2)

[^c20438841]: S. 411(2C) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(4), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439061]: S. 411(2D) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(4), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20438901]: Words in s. 411(3) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(5)(a), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439081]: Words in s. 411(3) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(5)(a), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20438921]: S. 411(3) text amended (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(5)(b), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439101]: Words in s. 411(3) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(5)(b), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20451761]: Words in s. 411(3) substituted (1.10.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 10(1), Sch. 4 para. 44 (with art. 12)

[^c20458651]: S. 411(3A) inserted (29.3.2009) by The Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/805), art. 13

[^c20438961]: Words in s. 411(5) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(6), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c18980971]: S. 411(7) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 188(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584161]: S. 412 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15584171]: S. 412 extended by Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60, SIF 69), s. 54(6) S. 412 extended by Banking Act 1987 (c. 22, SIF 10), s. 62(8)(a) Ss. 411, 412 extended (E.W.) (25.2.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 215(8)(a); S.I. 2001/516, art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1

[^c18981041]: Words in s. 412(1) inserted (3.4.2006) by virtue of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 189(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c19767041]: Words in s. 412(1) substituted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 8; S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15584201]: Words in s. 412(1) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(3)

[^c15584211]: 1914 c. 59.

[^c15584221]: S. 412(2A)(2B) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(4)

[^c18981061]: S. 412(6) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 189(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584301]: S. 413 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15584311]: S. 413 applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(e), 6(3)(e)

[^c15584321]: 1976 c. 60.

[^c20439191]: S. 413(2) excluded (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 125(8), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439211]: S. 413(2) excluded (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 160(6), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20458761]: S. 413(2) excluded (29.3.2009) by The Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/805), art. 16

[^c21430461]: S. 413(2) excluded (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 73(4), 93(2)(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^c15584331]: Words inserted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 25 para. 78(2) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58)

[^c15584341]: Words in S. 413(2) substituted (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60), ss. 2(1), 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 46.

[^c15584351]: Words in s. 413(2) added (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43. ss. 150(1)(o), 152(1), Sch. 12 para.25; S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

[^c18981091]: Words in s. 413(3) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 190(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18981111]: S. 413(3A)(3B) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 190(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18981141]: S. 413(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 190(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584361]: S. 414 extended by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5)(a), 90, 126(3), Sch. 15 para. 58(2)

[^c15584371]: S. 414 extended by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25

[^c15584391]: S. 414 extended (1.2.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (1992 c. 40), s. 23, Sch. 10 para. 69(2) (with ss. 7(5), 93(4)); S.I. 1993/16, art. 2, Sch.3

[^c15584381]: S. 414 applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(e), 6(3)(e) S. 414 extended (1.12.1997) by 1986 c. 53, Sch. 15A para. 4(2) (as inserted (1.12.1997) by 1997 c. 32, s. 39(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I(i))

[^c15584401]: S. 414(4) modified (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 13(1)

[^c15584411]: S. 414(4) modified by S.I. 1986/2142, arts. 1(2), 5(3), 15

[^c20451831]: Words in s. 414(8) substituted (1.10.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 10(1), Sch. 4 para. 44 (with art. 12)

[^c20439281]: S. 414(8A) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 126, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20439331]: S. 414(8B) inserted (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 161, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^c20458831]: S. 414(8C) inserted (29.3.2009) by The Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/805), art. 14

[^c15584421]: 1895 c. 14

[^c15584431]: S. 415 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c19767061]: S. 415(1)(za) inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 9(2); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c19767101]: Words in s. 415(1)(a) substituted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 9(3); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15584441]: S. 415(3) modified by S.I. 1986/2142, arts. 1(2), 5(3), 15 S. 415(3) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 13(1)

[^c15584451]: S. 415A inserted (18.12.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 270(1), 279 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/3340, art. 3

[^c19767131]: S. 415A(A1) inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 10; S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15584461]: S. 416(1)(4) applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4(1), Sch. 2

[^c15584471]: S. 416(1) modified (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4(2), Sch. 3

[^c15584511]: S. 418 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c19767251]: Words in s. 418(1) inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 11(a); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15584521]: Words in s. 418(1) inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 261(6), 279 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c19767271]: Words in s. 418(1) inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 11(b); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15584531]: S. 419 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15584541]: S. 419 applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(e), 6(3)(e)

[^c15584571]: S. 420 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15584581]: S. 420 extended by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25

[^c18981221]: S. 420 amended (30.12.2002) by 2002 c. 29, s. 311(6); S.I. 2002/3015, art. 2, Sch. (subject to savings in art. 3)

[^c19784201]: S. 420 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 27(5), 94; S.I. 2008/755, art. 15(1)(f)

[^c18981231]: Words in s. 420(1) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 191(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584591]: S. 420(1A)(1B) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(5)

[^c18981251]: Words in s. 420(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 191(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18981271]: S. 420(4) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 191(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584611]: S. 421 amended (30.12.2002) by 2002 c. 29, s. 311(6); S.I. 2002/3015, art. 2, Sch. (subject to savings in art. 3)

[^c18981311]: Words in s. 421(1) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 192(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584621]: Words in s. 421(1) inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 12(2); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

[^c15584631]: S. 421(1A)(1B) inserted (3.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1037, reg. 3(6)

[^c18981331]: Words in s. 421(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 192(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18981351]: S. 421(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 192(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15584641]: S. 421A inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 12(1); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

[^c15584791]: S. 422 cross-heading substituted (3.7.2002) by S.I. 2002/1555, art. 16(2)

[^c15584801]: S. 422 extended by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25

[^c15584811]: S. 422(1)(1A) substituted (15.9.2003) for s. 422(1) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 35 (with s. 249(1)-(3)(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2002/2332, art. 2))

[^c18412641]: S. 422(1A) omitted (15.9.2003) by virtue of The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096), art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1 para. 11 (with art. 6)

[^c15583901]: Pt. 15 (ss. 411-422) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8(4)(5)(8)(9), 10(2)(3)(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II, Sch. 7

[^c15584841]: S. 423 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 423 applied (with modifications) (4.4.2006) by The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1030), reg. 2, Sch. 1 Art. 23 paras. 1-3 (subject to Sch. 1 Art. 23 paras. 6, 9)

[^c15584851]: S. 423 restricted by Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 (c. 32, SIF 39:1), s. 15(6)( a )(7) S. 423 restricted by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 41, SIF 39:1), ss. 30(6), 34(5)(a), 47(4)(a) S. 423 restricted (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), s. 182(4) Sch. 22 para. 8(1)(c); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch. S. 423 restricted by 1986 c. 32, s. 15(6)(a)(b) (as substituted (prosp.) by 1993 c. 36, ss. 13(9), 78(3) (with s. 78(6) (which amending provision was repealed (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 67, 69(2), Sch. 3)) S. 423 restricted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 32(5)(a), 69(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with s. 66(2)) S. 423 restricted (1.11.1995) by 1988 c. 33, s. 84(6)(a) (as substituted (1.11.1995) by 1995 c. 11, s. 8(7); S.I. 1995/2650, art. 2) S. 423 restricted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 43, ss. 44, 50(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(5) S. 423 restricted (11.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/2979, reg. 17(1) S. 423 restricted (24.3.2003) by 2002 c. 29, ss. 419(1)-(4), 427(1)-(5), 458(1)(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-13 (as amended by S.I. 2003/531, arts. 3, 4))

[^c15584861]: S. 423 excluded (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 165(1)(c); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch.

[^c15584871]: S. 423 modified (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 32(5)(a), 69(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with s. 66(2))

[^c15584881]: S. 423 amended (1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 375(1); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2

[^c20441131]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 103, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 2

[^c20441151]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

[^c18979181]: Words in s. 423(1)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 121; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(5))

[^c15584921]: S. 424 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 424 applied (with modifications) (4.4.2006) by The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1030), reg. 2, {Sch. 1 Art. 23 paras. 2, 3}

[^c20441171]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 103, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 2

[^c20441181]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

[^c15584931]: Words in s. 424(1)(a) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248, 279, Sch. 17 para. 36 (with s. 249(1)-(3)(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15584941]: S. 425 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 425 applied (with modifications) (4.4.2006) by The Cross Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1030), reg. 2, Sch. 1 Art. 23 paras. 2, 3

[^c20441201]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 103, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

[^c20441221]: Ss. 423-425 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

[^c15584831]: Pt. 16 (ss. 423-425) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(f), 6(3)(f) Pt. 16 (ss. 423-425) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8(4)(5)(8)(9), 10(2)(3)(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II, Sch. 7

[^c15585381]: S. 426 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15585391]: S. 426 amended (N.I.) (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/1504 (N.I. 10), art. 104(1); S.R. 1991/438, art. 2

[^c15585401]: S. 426 extended (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 183(1); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch.

[^c15585411]: S. 426 restricted (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 183(2)(3); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch.

[^c15585421]: S. 426 restricted (E.W.S.) (11.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/2979, reg. 25(1)

[^c20441251]: S. 426 modified (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 129(1), 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 2

[^c15585431]: 1977 c. 45.

[^c15585441]: Words in s. 426(10)(a) inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 39, s. 8, Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 16(3)(i)(ii); S.I. 2001/766, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

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