Insolvency Act 1986

Type Public General Act
Publication 1986-07-25
Last updated 2026-02-02
State In force
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[^c15576121]: S. 245(5)(a)-(d) substituted (15.9.2003) for s. 245(5)(a)(b) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 31(4) (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))

[^c20434991]: S. 246 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

[^c20435011]: S. 246 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

[^c15576131]: S. 246(1)(a) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 32 (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))

[^c15574811]: Pts. 1–7 (ss. 1–251) applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1989/1276, arts. 2, 3 Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) modified (1.2.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 23, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 1(a) (with ss. 7(5), 93(4)); S.I. 1993/16, art. 2, Sch.3 (as amended (13.3.2018) by The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/208), regs. 1(3), 3; and (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 4 (with ss. 2(2), 5(2), 14(4)))

[^c15574821]: Pt. 6 (ss. 230–246) extended with modifications by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5)(a), 90, 126(3), Sch. 15 (as amended (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 2(2); and (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 2 (with ss. 2(2), 5(2), 14(4)))

[^c15574831]: Pt. 6 (ss. 230–246) modified by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25 Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 6(3)(b) Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 10(2)(3)(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 8(4)(5)(8)(9) Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1997) by 1986 c. 53, Sch. 15A para. 1(1)(2)(a) (as inserted by 1997 c. 32, s. 39(2), Sch. 6); S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I(i); and as amended (13.3.2018) by The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/208), regs. 1(3), 2(3); and (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 3 (with ss. 2(2), 5(2), 14(4))) Pt. 6 (ss. 230-246) amended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c22531381]: First Group of Parts (Pts. 1-7) applied (with modifications) (15.12.2006) by The Banks (Former Authorised Institutions) (Insolvency) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3107), art. 3, Sch. (as amended (1.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/472, art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 117; and (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 11)

[^c21415971]: Ss. 246A, 246B and cross-headings inserted (6.4.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 3(1)

[^c15576211]: S. 247 applied by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 22(3), 25

[^c15576221]: Words in s. 247(1) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 33(2) (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))

[^c15576231]: S. 247(3) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 33(3) (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))

[^c15576241]: S. 249 applied by Social Security Pensions Act 1975 (c. 60, SIF 113:1), s. 57C(4) (as inserted by Social Security Act 1990 (c. 27, SIF 113:1), s. 14, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 1) S. 249 applied by Social Security Pensions Act 1975 (c. 60, SIF 113:1), s. 57A(4) (as inserted by Social Security Act 1990 (c. 27, SIF 113:1), s. 14, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 3) S. 249 applied (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 48, ss. 112(4), 119(4) (with s. 6(8)); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2 S. 249 applied (6.4.1997) by 1995 c. 26, s. 123(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II (with transitional adaptations, modifications and savings in arts. 3-14) S. 249 applied (with modifications) (6.4.1997) by S.I. 1996/3127, reg. 3(1) S. 249 applied (1.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/1403, art. 1(5) S. 249 applied (6.4.2005) by Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35), ss. 38(10), 51(3)(a), 53(6)(a), 322(1) (with s. 313); S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (subject to art. 2(12))

[^c18970801]: S. 249: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (6.4.2005) Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35), ss. 57, 322(1) (with s. 313); S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (subject to art. 2(12))

[^c18979591]: S. 249 modified (30.12.2005) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3378), reg. 10(1)

[^c19937131]: S. 249 modified (22.2.2008) by The Northern Rock plc Transfer Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/432), art. 17(1), Sch. para. 3(b)

[^c19937951]: S. 249 modified (29.9.2008 at 8.00 a.m.) by The Bradford & Bingley plc Transfer of Securities and Property etc. Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2546), art. 13, Sch. 1 para. 3(b)

[^c19938001]: S. 249 modified (7.10.2008 at 9.30 a.m.) ) by The Heritable Bank plc Transfer of Certain Rights and Liabilities Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2644), art. 26, Sch. 2 para. 3(b)

[^c20458931]: S. 249 modified (30.3.2009 at. 8:00 a.m.) by The Amendments to Law (Resolution of Dunfermline Building Society) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/814), art. 7, Sch. para. 3(b)

[^c15576281]: S. 251 applied (with modifications) (S.) (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3

[^c20453401]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20479041]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453421]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453441]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453461]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453541]: S. 251: definition omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009, (S.I. 2009/1941) arts. 2(1), 8, {Sch. 1 para. 77(3)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453501]: S. 251: definition inserted (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. 77(2)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c20453601]: Words in s. 251 omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009, (S.I. 2009/1941) arts. 2(1), 8, {Sch. 1 para. 77(4)} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

[^c15576141]: Pts. 1–7 (ss. 1–251) applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1989/1276, arts. 2, 3 Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) applied (with modifications) (1.2.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), ss. 21(1), 22, 23, Sch. 10 para. 1(a) (with ss. 7(5), 93(4)); S.I. 1993/16, art. 2, Sch.3 (as amended (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 3) Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 8(4)(5)(c)(8)(9) Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1997) by 1986 c. 53, Sch. 15A, para. 1 (as inserted by 1997 c. 32, s. 39(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I(i); and as amended (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 2(3)) Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) power to apply or incorporate conferred (6.4.2001) by 2000 c. 12, s. 14; S.I. 2000/3316, art. 2

[^c15576151]: Pt. 7 (ss. 247–251) extended with modifications by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5)(a), 90, 126(3), Sch. 15 (as amended (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 2(3))

[^c15576161]: Pt. 7 (ss. 247–251) modified by Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46, SIF 27), ss. 21(2), 25 Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) modified (1.2.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 23, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 1(a) (with ss. 7(5), 93(4)); S.I. 1993/16, art. 2, Sch. 3

[^c15576171]: Pt. 7 (except s. 250) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 4(3)(b), 6(2)(3)(c) Pt. 7 (ss. 247-249, 251) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 6(3)(c) Pt. 7 (ss. 247-251) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8, 10(2)(3)(c), Sch. 4 Pt. II

[^c22531391]: First Group of Parts (Pts. 1-7) applied (with modifications) (15.12.2006) by The Banks (Former Authorised Institutions) (Insolvency) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3107), art. 3, Sch. (as amended (1.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/472, art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 117; and (13.3.2018) by S.I. 2018/208, regs. 1(3), 11

[^c15576361]: S. 252(2)(aa) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 2(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576371]: Words in s. 252(2)(b) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 2(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576391]: S. 253 amended (1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 357(1); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c15576401]: Words in s. 253(1) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 3(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576411]: Words in s. 253(2) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 3(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576421]: Words in s. 253(4) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 3(c); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576431]: S. 254(1)(a) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 4(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576441]: Words in S. 254(1)(b) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 4(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576451]: Words in s. 255(1)(a) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 5(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576461]: Words in s. 255(1)(d) repealed (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, ss. 3, 15, Sch. 3 paras. 5(b), Sch. 5; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576481]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c15576491]: Words in s. 256(1) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 6(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576501]: S. 256(3)(3A) substituted for s. 256(3) (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 6(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576521]: Cross-heading preceding s. 256A, s. 256A and cross-heading before s. 257 inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c21416261]: Words in s. 256A(2) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 8(1)(a)

[^c21416281]: Words in s. 256A(3) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 8(1)(b)

[^c15576511]: Cross-heading preceding s. 256A, s. 256A and cross-heading before s. 257 inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576561]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c15576571]: S. 257 amended (1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 357(1); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c15576531]: Cross-heading preceding s. 256A, s. 256A and cross-heading before s. 257 inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 7; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576611]: Ss. 256-263 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c18976261]: S. 258 modified (10.8.2005) by The Insurers (Reorganisation and Winding Up) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/353), reg. 33(5) (as modified (10.8.2005) by S.I. 2005/1998, regs. 2(3), {40(1)-(4)(11)})

[^c15576621]: Words in s. 258(3) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 9; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576641]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c21416391]: Words in s. 259(2) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 8(3)(b)

[^c15576671]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c15576681]: S. 260(2)(b)(2A) substituted for 260(2)(b) (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 10; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576711]: S. 261 substituted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 264(1), 279, Sch. 22 para. 1 (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))

[^c15576741]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III

[^c15576751]: S. 262 amended (1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 357(5)(a); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c15576761]: S. 262(2)(b) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 11(1)(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576771]: Words in s. 262(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 11(1)(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576781]: Words in s. 262(3) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 11(2); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576801]: S. 262A inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 12; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576811]: S. 262B inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 12; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576821]: S. 262C inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 12; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576851]: Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III S. 263 amended (1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 357(5)(b); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c15576861]: Words in s. 263(2) substituted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 13(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15576331]: Pt. VIII (ss. 252-263) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 5

[^c15576341]: Pt. VIII (ss. 252-263) restricted (6.4.1996 for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations) by 1995 c. 26, ss. 91(3), 180(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a). Sch. Pt. V

[^c15576351]: Pt. VIII (ss. 252–263) applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/2142, arts. 1(2), 11, 13(3), 15

[^c22531411]: Second Group of Parts (Pts. 8-11) modified (31.12.1996) by 1991 c. 57, Sch. 10 (as substituted by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 183 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2909, art. 3) Second Group of Parts (Pts. 8-11) modified (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 6.4.2002 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 12(1); S.I. 2002/153, art. 2(b)

[^c15577101]: S. 264 modified (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 11(2)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2 (as amended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 469)

[^c15577111]: S. 264 amended (20.7.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2001) by 2000 c. 8, s. 372(1); S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I; S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

[^c15577141]: 1973 c. 62.

[^c15577181]: S. 265 modified (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 11(2)(3), Sch. 7 para. 3

[^c15577211]: S. 266 modified (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 11(2)(3), Sch. 7 para. 4

[^c15577231]: S. 267 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 267 extended (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/613, reg. 49(1) S. 267: power to modify conferred (6.3.1992) by Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s. 14(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(1) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

[^c15577241]: S. 267 modified by S.I. 1989/1058, reg. 18(1)

[^c15577251]: S. 267 modified by S.I. 1989/438, reg. 43(1)

[^c15577261]: S. 267 power to amend conferred by Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41, SIF 81:1), s. 22, Sch. 4 para. 9(1)

[^c21423251]: S. 267 modified (6.4.2010) by The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/948), reg. 105(1)

[^c15577281]: S. 267(3) repealed (prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123, 170, 171, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

[^c15577291]: S. 268 applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 8(3)(9), Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 7(b)

[^c15577301]: S. 269 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c18625671]: S. 275 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 278, 279, Sch. 23 para. 2, 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))

[^c15577431]: S. 277 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15577421]: S. 277 repealed (prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123, 170, 171, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

[^c18984741]: Words in s. 277(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40(4), 148, Sch. 9 para. 44(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^c18984761]: S. 277(4) and words substituted (1.10.2009) for words in s. 277(3)(b) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40(4), 148, Sch. 9 para. 44(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^c15577451]: S. 278 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 278 applied (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 48, s. 144(4)(a)(ii) (with s. 6(8)); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2

[^c15577481]: S. 279 excluded (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 256(2), 279, Sch. 19 para. 3 (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))

[^c15577471]: S. 279 substituted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 256, 279 (with s. 249(6), Sch. 19); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15577491]: S. 279(3)-(5) applied (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 256(2), 279, Sch. 19 paras. 4(3), 5(5) (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))

[^c15577531]: S. 280 applied (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 256(2), 279, Sch. 19 para. 6 (with s. 249(6), Sch. 19 para. 8); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15577541]: Words in s. 280(1) substituted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 279, Sch. 23 para. 3(a) (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))

[^c15577551]: Words in s. 280(1) substituted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 279, Sch. 23 para. 3(b) (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))

[^c15577851]: S. 281(4) extended by Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 (c. 32, SIF 39:1), s. 39(5) S. 281(4) extended (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 65(3), 69(2) (with s. 66(2)) S. 281(4) extended (31.3.1996) by 1995 c. 20, s. 113(6); S.I. 1996/517, art. 3(2) (subject to transitional provisions and savings in arts. 4-6, Sch. 2) S. 281(4) extended (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 43, ss. 47(4), 50(2)

[^c15577861]: S. 281(4) amended by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 41, SIF 39:1), SS. 123, 170, Sch. 8 para. 6, Sch. 15 para. 110

[^c15577871]: S. 281(4) amended by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 41, SIF 39:1), SS. 45(4), 47(4)(a).

[^c15577881]: S. 281(4A) inserted (24.3.2003) by 2002 c. 29, ss. 456, 458(1)(3), Sch. 11 para. 16(2); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-13 (as amended by S.I. 2003/531, arts. 3, 4)); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-7)

[^c15577891]: Words substituted by Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43, SIF 109:1), ss. 41(2), 47(1)(2), 48, Sch. 4 para. 12

[^c15577901]: Words in s. 281(5)(b) inserted (5.4.1993) by Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48), s. 58(13), Sch. 5 para. 7; S.I. 1992/2644, art. 2

[^c15577911]: Words in s. 281(5)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(1)(2), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c15577931]: Definition of "family proceedings" substituted (14.10.1991) for the definitions of "domestic proceedings" and "family proceedings" by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), ss. 92, 108(6), Sch. 11 Pt. II para. 11(2), Sch. 14 para. 1(1); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

[^c15577951]: 1984 c.42(49:3).

[^c15577961]: S. 281A inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 257(1), 279 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15578001]: S. 282(1) applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15578021]: S. 282(4) applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c18627531]: S. 282(5) repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 278, 279, Sch. 23 para. 4(b), Sch. 26 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15578051]: S. 283 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15578061]: S. 283 applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8(3)(9), 10(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 28

[^c15578071]: S. 283 modified (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 11(2)(3), Sch. 7 para. 7

[^c15578081]: S. 283(3A) inserted (E.W.) by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 75:1), s. 117(1)

[^c15578091]: 1977 c.42(75:3).

[^c15578101]: 1976 c.80(75:3)

[^c15578111]: 1985 c.68(61).

[^c18975761]: S. 283A modified (1.7.2005) by S.I. 1994/2421, Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 28A (as inserted (1.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/1516, art. 9(4)) S. 283A modified (1.7.2005) by S.I. 1994/2421, Sch. 7 para. 7A (as inserted (1.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/1516, art. 10(4))

[^c15578121]: S. 283A inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 261(1), 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))

[^c18978711]: Words in s. 283A(1)(b) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 113(a); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(5))

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