Insolvency Act 1986

Type Public General Act
Publication 1986-07-25
Last updated 2026-02-02
State In force
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[^c15580421]: S. 339 excluded (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 165(1)(a); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch.

[^c15580431]: S. 339 modified (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 32(5)(b), 69(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with s. 66(2))

[^c18979041]: Words in s. 339(3)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 119; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(5))

[^c15580461]: S. 340 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 340 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)

[^c15580471]: S. 340 excluded (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 165(1)(b); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch..

[^c15580481]: S. 340 restricted (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c.40), ss. 182(4), Sch. 22 para. 8(1)(b); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch. S. 340 restricted (11.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/2979, reg. 17(1) S. 340 restricted (24.3.2003) by 2002 c. 29, ss. 419(1)-(4), 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))

[^c15580491]: S. 341 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}

[^c15580531]: Ss. 342-345 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 342 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}

[^c15580541]: Words in s. 342(2)(a)(b) substituted (26.7.1994) by 1994 c. 12, ss. 2(1), 5, 6(2) (with ss. 5, 6(3)

[^c15580561]: S. 342(2A) inserted (26.7.1994) by 1994 c. 12, ss. 2(2), 5, 6(2) (with ss. 5, 6(3))

[^c15580571]: S. 342(4)-(6) substituted for s. 342(4) (26.7.1994) by 1994 c. 12, ss. 2(3), 5, 6(2) (with ss. 5, 6(3))

[^c18981571]: S. 342A 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)

[^c15580581]: Ss. 342A-342C inserted (6.4.1996 for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations) by 1995 c. 26, s. 95(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a), Sch. Pt. V

[^c15580591]: Ss. 342A-342C substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 15, 89(5)(a); S.I. 2002/153, art. 2(e)

[^c15580651]: Ss. 342A-342C inserted (6.4.1996 for the purpose of authorising the making of regulations) by 1995 c. 26, s. 95(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a), Sch. Pt. V

[^c19852981]: Ss. 342A-342C substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 15, 89(5)(a); S.I. 2002/153, art. 2(e)

[^c15580661]: Ss. 342A-342C inserted (6.4.1996 for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations) by 1995 c. 26, s. 95(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a), Sch. Pt. V

[^c19853001]: Ss. 342A-342C substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 15, 89(5)(a); S.I. 2002/153, art. 2(e)

[^c19756131]: S. 342C(5)(b) substituted (1.11.2007) by Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), ss. 17, 30(2)(c), Sch. 5 para. 3; S.I. 2007/3063, {art. 2 (b)}

[^c18981601]: S. 342B-342F 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}

[^c15580601]: S. 342D inserted (26.3.2002 for specified purposes otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, s. 85, Sch. 12 Pt II para. 71; S.I. 2002/818, art. 3

[^c18981621]: S. 342B-342F 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}

[^c15580611]: S. 342E inserted (26.3.2002 for specified purposes otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, s. 85, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 71; S.I. 2002/818, art. 3

[^c18981631]: S. 342B-342F 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}

[^c15580621]: S. 342F inserted (26.3.2002 for specified purposes otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, s. 15, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 71; S.I. 2002/818, art. 3

[^c15580631]: 1993 c. 48.

[^c15580641]: 1995 c. 26.

[^c19756341]: S. 342F(7)(b) substituted (1.11.2007) by Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), ss. 17, 30(2), Sch. 5 para. 4; S.I. 2007/3063, {art. 2 (b)}

[^c15580671]: Ss. 342-345 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II S. 343 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)

[^c18984811]: Words in s. 343(6) repealed (6.4.2007) by Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14), ss. 69(1), 70, 71, Sch. 4 (with Sch. 3 para. 15(5)); S.I. 2007/123, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (as amended by S.I. 2007/387, art. 2(3)(e)(iii))

[^c15580691]: Ss. 342–345 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15580701]: 1878 c. 31.

[^c15580711]: Ss. 342–345 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15580721]: S. 345 excluded (25.4.1991) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40), ss. 154, 155, 164(1), 182(4), Sch. 22 para. 7(1); S.I. 1991/878, art. 2, Sch. . S. 345 excluded (11.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/2979, reg. 16(1)

[^c18410161]: Words in s. 346(2)(3)(b)(4)(8)(b) substituted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 297(2); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c15580731]: 1979 c. 53.

[^c18410341]: Words in s. 346(7) substituted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 297(3); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c18410381]: S. 346(9) inserted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 297(4); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c15580761]: Words in s. 347(1) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 14(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15580791]: Words in s. 347(8) inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 14(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

[^c15580801]: Ss. 349, 350(1)(2)(4)–(6) applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15580811]: S. 349A inserted (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 46 (with s. 81(2)); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2)

[^c15580881]: Ss. 349, 350(1)(2)(4)-(6) applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15580891]: S. 350(3A) inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 257(3), 279, Sch. 21 para. 2 (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))

[^c15580931]: S. 351 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15580941]: Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 75

[^c15580951]: Words inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61, 75:1), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 75

[^c15580961]: Words in s. 354(3) inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 279, Sch. 23 para. 12 (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))

[^c15580971]: S. 355(4)(5) added (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 279, Sch. 23 para. 13 (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))

[^c15580981]: S. 356(2)(d) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, arts. 8(3)(9), 10(6), Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 25

[^c15581011]: S. 360(5)(6) inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 257(3), 279, Sch. 21 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))

[^c18632631]: S. 361 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 263(a), 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))

[^c18632641]: S. 362 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 263(b), 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))

[^c15581041]: Ss.363 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581051]: S. 365 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581061]: S. 366 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c18979101]: Words in s. 366(1)(a) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 120; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(5))

[^c21418681]: Words in s. 366(1) substituted (6.4.2010) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 5(7)

[^c15581071]: S. 367 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581081]: S. 368, applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581091]: S. 369 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581101]: S. 370 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581131]: S. 371 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581141]: Words in s. 371 substituted (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(4), Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 20; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42)

[^c21430401]: Words in s. 371(1) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 91, 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 125; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^c15581161]: 2000 c. 26

[^c15576971]: Pt. IX (ss. 264-371) excluded by Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 (c. 32, SIF 39:1), s. 15(1)(7) Pt. IX excluded by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 84, 123, Sch. 8 para. 16

[^c15576981]: Pt. IX (ss. 264-371) amended by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (c.41, SIF 39:1), ss. 30(6), 34(1), 47(4)(a)

[^c15576991]: Pt. IX (except ss. 269, 270, 287, 297) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 8(7)-(9), Sch. 4 Pt. II, Sch. 7 (as amended (1.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/1516, art. 10) Pt. IX (except ss. 273, 274, 287, 297) applied (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 10(4)(5)(a)

[^c15577001]: Pt. IX (ss. 264-371) modified (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 32(1), 69(2), Sch. 2 para. 5 (with s. 66(2)) Pt. IX modified (31.3.1996) by 1995 c. 20, s. 110(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1); S.I. 1996/517, art. 3(2) (subject to transitional provisions and savings in arts. 4-6, Sch. 2) Pt. IX modified (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 43, ss. 44, 50(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(1) Pt. IX modified (1.9.2001 subject to art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by 2001 c. 17, s. 1(3), Sch. 6 para. 9(1) (with s. 78); S.I. 2001/2161, arts. 2, 3 (as amended by S.I. 2001/2304, art. 2) Pt. IX modified (24.3.2003) by 2002 c. 29, ss. 417, 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))

[^c15577011]: Pt. IX (ss. 264-371) 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

[^c22531421]: 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)

[^c15581331]: S. 372, applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581341]: S. 372(4)(a) substituted (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 14(3); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2

[^c15581351]: S. 372(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 47(3)(a); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^c15581361]: Words substituted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 25 para. 78(1) (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)

[^c18412531]: S. 372(4)(d) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 408, 411, Sch. 17 para. 82(3)(a) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1) (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^c15581371]: S. 372(5)(a) repealed (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, ss. 16(1), 17(5), Sch. 4 para. 14(4), Sch. 6; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2

[^c15581381]: S. 372(5)(b) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 para. 47(3)(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3 to 20)

[^c18412551]: S. 372(5)(c) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 408, 411, Sch. 17 para. 82(3)(b) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1) (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

[^c15581411]: s.373 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c21428161]: Words in s. 373(3)(a) inserted (6.4.2011) by The London Insolvency District (Central London County Court) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/761), art. 5 (with art. 9)

[^c15581421]: S. 374 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c18980741]: Words in s. 374(1) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 187(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18980771]: Words in s. 374(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 187(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c18980791]: S. 374(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(1), 148, Sch. 4 para. 187(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

[^c15581441]: S. 375 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581451]: Words in s. 375(2) repealed (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22, ss. 106, 108(3), Sch. 15 Pt. III (with s. 107, Sch. 14 paras. 7(2), 36(9))

[^c15581461]: S. 376 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581471]: S. 377 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581481]: S. 378 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581491]: S. 379 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c22531431]: 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)

[^c21418711]: Ss. 379A 379B and cross-headings inserted (6.4.2010) by The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/18), art. 3(2)

[^c15581511]: S. 380 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581521]: S. 381 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581531]: S. 382 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581541]: S. 382(1)(c) repealed (prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123, 170, 171, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

[^c15581551]: 1973 c. 62.

[^c15581561]: S. 383 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581611]: S. 384 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581621]: Words in s. 384(1) inserted (26.3.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise 6.4.2002) by 1999 c. 30, s. 84(1), Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 72: S.I. 2002/818, art. 3

[^c19757661]: Words in s. 384(2) 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. 4(a); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15581631]: Words in s. 384(2) inserted (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 261(5), 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))

[^c19757761]: Word in s. 384(2) omitted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by virtue of Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 4(b); S.I. 2009/382 {art. 2}

[^c19757721]: Words in s. 384(2) 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. 4(c); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15581641]: S. 385 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15581651]: Definition repealed (omitted 1.10.2008 repealed prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123, 170, 171, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16; S.I. 1988/1408, art. 2, Sch.

[^c15581661]: 1973 c. 62.

[^c19758021]: S. 385(1): para. (za) in definition of "the debtor" 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. 5(2); S.I. 2009/382, {art, 2}

[^c19758061]: S. 385(1): definition of "debt relief order" 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. 5(3); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

[^c15581671]: Definitions added by S.I. 1986/1999, arts. 2, 6

[^c22531441]: 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)

[^c15582271]: S. 386 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c20438291]: S. 386 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

[^c20438321]: S. 386 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

[^c15582281]: Words in s. 386(1) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 251(3), 279 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

[^c15582291]: Words in s. 386(3) substituted (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 48, s. 190, Sch. 8 para. 18 (with s. 6(8)); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2

[^c15582511]: S. 387 applied (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 48, s. 128, Sch. 4 para. 4(1)(a); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2

[^c20438371]: S. 387 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

[^c20438391]: S. 387 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

[^c15582521]: S. 387(1)(5)(6) applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c15582531]: S. 387(2)(a)(b) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 34(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))

[^c15582551]: Words in s. 387(3)(a)(aa)(ab) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 34(3)(a) (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))

[^c15582601]: S. 387(3)(ba) inserted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 34(3)(b) (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))

[^c15582611]: Words in s. 387(3)(c) substituted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 34(3)(c) (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))

[^c15582621]: S. 387(3A) inserted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 34(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))

[^c15582641]: S. 387(5)(a)(b) substituted (1.1.2003) for words in s. 387(5) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 15; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

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