Part III Receivership

Chapter I Receivers and Managers (England and Wales)

Preliminary and general provisions

F231 Disqualification of bankrupt F1 or person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made

(1)

A person commits an offence if he acts as receiver or manager of the property of a company on behalf of debenture holders while—

(a)

he is an undischarged bankrupt,

F3(aa)

a moratorium period under a debt relief order applies in relation to him, or

(b)

a bankruptcy restrictions order F4or a debt relief restrictions order is in force in respect of him.

(2)

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to imprisonment, a fine or both.

(3)

This section does not apply to a receiver or manager acting under an appointment made by the court.