Explanatory Notes

Insolvency Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 39

30 November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Section 11: Restriction on use of answers obtained under compulsion

34.This section amends Section 219 of the Insolvency Act 1986 so that answers given by an individual under a power of compulsion (conferred by Section 218(5)) cannot be used against him by the prosecution in subsequent criminal proceedings except in very limited circumstances.