Publication - Notes for Guidance

Notes for Guidance - Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (as amended)

First published: 1 November 2021
Last updated: 19 June 2024 - see all updates
Topic: Bankruptcy

This guidance describes the general functions of Accountant in Bankruptcy, interim trustees, trustees and commissioners in relation to their responsibilities regarding bankruptcies which started on or after 30 November 2016.

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6.1 General functions of a commissioner

The commissioners role is to advise the trustee in the administration of the bankruptcy and to audit and determine the fees and outlays of the trustee.

Further information regarding the role can be found in section 19.

First published: Monday, 1 November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 - show all updates
All updates: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Changes to AiB team names. Sections 12.2.1, 12.3, 12.5, 13.10, 13.13.1, 13.14 amended. Section 13.12.10 added

Thursday, 18 April 2024
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Saturday, 1 October 2022
Amended sections 2.2, 12.7.2, 12.8.2, 13.6, 13.9, 13.12, 13.13, 13.14, 16.5, 18.5.1

Monday, 1 November 2021
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