Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (repealed 19.6.1997) (c. 55)

Part VII E+W Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

[F1 63A Disqualification in case of bankruptcy. E+W

(1) A person who is adjudged bankrupt shall be disqualified for being appointed or acting as a justice of the peace.

(2) Where a person is disqualified under this section, the disqualification shall cease—

(a) on his discharge from bankruptcy; or

(b) if the bankruptcy order is previously annulled, on the date of its annulment.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 63A inserted by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c.43), s. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3