Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 21

12 May 2016

Schedules

Schedule 1

Attachment of earnings orders

Paragraph 5: Change of circumstances

This paragraph outlines the process for notifying the collection officer of a change in the debtor’s circumstances, both by the debtor himself and by his employer. This paragraph outlines what notifications must be made, as well as their contents and time limits for doing so. This paragraph creates an offence for failing to comply with the notification requirements.