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Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland
Insolvency
Made
21st September 2021
Coming into operation
29th September 2021
Affirmed by resolution of the Assembly on
18th October 2021
The Department for the Economy makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 28(1)(a) and 33(1) of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020(1).
In accordance with section 29(1)(a) of that Act, the Department(2) is satisfied that these Regulations are expedient for the purpose of reducing, or assisting in the reduction of, the number of entities entering into corporate insolvency or restructuring procedures for reasons relating to the effects of coronavirus on businesses or on the economy of the United Kingdom
In accordance with section 30(1) of that Act, the Department has considered the effect of these Regulations on persons likely to be affected by them.
In accordance with section 30(2) of that Act, the Department is satisfied—
that the need for the provision made by these Regulations is urgent,
that the provision made by these Regulations is proportionate to the purpose for which it is made,
that it is not practicable without legislation to bring about the result intended to be brought about by these Regulations, and
that neither a Northern Ireland Department nor the Secretary of State can make the same provision in exercise of a power under a statutory provision other than section 28 of that Act.
The Department for the Economy is a relevant authority by virtue of section 28(4) of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020.
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