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Statutory Instruments

2019 No. 146

Exiting The European Union

Insolvency

The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Made

30th January 2019

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)

M1,M2 The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 .

M3,M4 The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to insolvency and the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employers .

In accordance with paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972 a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

Citation and commencement I1

1. —(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

(2) The following provisions of these Regulations come into force on the day after these Regulations are made—

(a) regulation 2 as it relates—

(i) to paragraph 177 of the Schedule, and

(ii) Part 12 of the Schedule,

(b) paragraph 177 of the Schedule, and

(c) Part 12 of the Schedule.

(3) The remainder of these Regulations come into force on exit day.

Amendments I2,I3

2. The Schedule has effect.

Extent and application I4

3. Any provision of these Regulations amending or applying an enactment has the same extent as the enactment amended or applied, except that—

F1 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) the amendments made to [F2 the Insolvency Act 1986 F2] by Part 7 of the Schedule apply to Scotland only.

Temporal application and savings I5

F3 4. —(1) ... Nothing in these Regulations affects—

F4 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) M5 the saving for the existing law in article 3 of the Insolvency Amendment (EU 2015/848) Regulations 2017 .

[F5 (2) The amendments made by these Regulations do not apply in respect of any insolvency proceedings and actions falling within Article 67(3)(c) of the withdrawal agreement. F5]

F6 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prospective

F9 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kelly Tolhurst

Minister for Small Business, Consumer and Corporate Responsibility

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE

PART 1 Amendment of retained direct EU legislation

Amendments to the EU Insolvency Regulation I6,I7,I8,I9,I10,I11,I12,I13,I14,I15,I16,I17,I18,I19,I20

1. Regulation (EU) 2015/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on insolvency proceedings is amended as follows.

2. —(1) Article 1 is amended as follows.

(2) For the heading substitute “ Application and jurisdiction ” .

(3) For paragraph 1 substitute—

1. The grounds for jurisdiction to open insolvency proceedings set out in paragraph 1B are in addition to any grounds for jurisdiction to open such proceedings which apply in the laws of any part of the United Kingdom.

1A. There is jurisdiction to open insolvency proceedings listed in paragraph 1B where the proceedings are opened for the purposes of rescue, adjustment of debt, reorganisation or liquidation and—

(a) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in the United Kingdom; or

(b) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in a Member State and there is an establishment in the United Kingdom.

1B. The proceedings referred to in paragraph 1 are—

(a) winding up by or subject to the supervision of the court;

(b) creditors' voluntary winding up with confirmation by the court;

(c) administration, including appointments made by filing prescribed documents with the court;

(d) voluntary arrangements under insolvency legislation; and

(e) bankruptcy or sequestration. .

(4) In paragraph 2 for “Directive 2001/24/EC ” substitute the Credit Institutions (Reorganisation and Winding up) Regulations 2004 .

M6 3. In Article 2—

(a) insert the following paragraph—

(1A) Member State ” means a state which is a member of the EU other than Denmark; ;

(b) omit paragraphs (1) and (3);

(c) in paragraph (4) for “listed in Annex A” substitute “ listed in Article 1(1B) which there is jurisdiction to open under Article 1(1A) and includes interim proceedings ” ;

(d) in paragraph (6)—

(i) omit point (i); and

(ii) in point (ii) omit “in all other articles,” and “of a Member State”;

(e) omit paragraph (9);

(f) in paragraph (10) omit “main”;

(g) omit paragraphs (11) to (14).

4. —(1) Article 3 is amended as follows.

(2) For the heading “International jurisdiction” substitute “ Centre of main interests ” .

(3) In paragraph 1—

(a) in the first sub-paragraph omit the first sentence;

(b) in the second sub-paragraph for “to another Member State” substitute “ from the United Kingdom to a Member State or to the United Kingdom from a Member State ” ;

(c) in the third sub-paragraph for “to another Member State” substitute “ from the United Kingdom to a Member State or to the United Kingdom from a Member State ” ;

(d) in the fourth sub-paragraph for “to another Member State” substitute “ from the United Kingdom to a Member State or to the United Kingdom from a Member State ” ;

(4) Omit paragraphs 2 to 4.

5. —(1) Article 4 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1—

(a) in the first sentence for “Article 3” substitute “ Article 1(1A) (a) or (b) ” ; and

(b) for the second sentence substitute “ Where there is jurisdiction to open insolvency proceedings on either of the grounds specified in Article 1(1A)(a) or (b), the judgment opening such proceedings must state which of those grounds is applicable. ” .

(3) In paragraph 2—

(a) in the first sentence—

(i) omit “in accordance with national law” and “Member States may entrust”;

(ii) for the words from “to examine” to the end of the sentence substitute “ must examine the grounds on which there is jurisdiction to open the proceedings under Article 1(1A). ” ; and

(b) for the second sentence substitute “ Where this is the case and there is jurisdiction to open insolvency proceedings on either of the grounds specified in Article 1(1A)(a) or (b), the insolvency practitioner must specify in the decision opening the proceedings which of those grounds is applicable. ” .

6. —(1) Article 5 is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading omit “main”.

(3) In paragraph 1—

(a) omit “main” after “the decision opening”; and

(b) for “grounds of international jurisdiction” substitute “ the grounds of jurisdiction under Article 1(1A)(a) ” .

(4) In paragraph 2—

(a) omit “main” after “the decision opening”;

(b) omit “international”;

(c) after “jurisdiction” insert “ under Article 1(1A)(a) ” ; and

(d) for “national law so provides” substitute “ the relevant law (other than this Regulation) of the part of the United Kingdom in which the matter is being determined so provides ” .

[F10 7. Omit Articles 6 to 83. F10]

8. In Article 84 omit—

(a) the second sentence of paragraph 1, and

(b) paragraph 2.

9. In Article 85—

(a) omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b) in paragraph 3—

(i) in point (a) omit “in any Member State”; and

(ii) for “that Member State” substitute “ the United Kingdom ” .

10. Omit Articles 86 to 90.

11. In Article 91 omit the second sentence.

12. In Article 92 omit point (c).

13. Omit the sentence immediately following Article 92 which begins “This Regulation shall be binding”.

14. Omit Annex A.

15. In Annex B omit all the entries other than those for the United Kingdom.

PART 2 Amendments to the Insolvency Act 1986 I21,I22,I23,I24,I25,I26,I27,I28,I29,I30,I31,I32,I33,I34,I35,I36,I37,I38,I39,I40,I41,I42,I43,I44,I45,I46,I47,I48,I49

M7 16. The Insolvency Act 1986 is amended as follows.

M8 17. In section 1 in subsection (4) —

(a) in paragraph (b) omit “other than the United Kingdom”; and

(b) in paragraph (c) for “other than Denmark” substitute “ (other than Denmark) or in the United Kingdom ” .

M9 18. In section 106 omit subsections (4A) and (4B) .

M10 19. In section 117 omit subsection (7) .

20. In section 120 omit subsection (6).

M11 21. In section 124 in subsection (1) omit the words from “or by a member State liquidator” to “Article 52 of the EU Regulation)” .

M12 22. In section 146 omit subsections (6) and (7) .

M13 23. Omit section 146A .

M14 24. —(1) Section 201 is amended as follows .

(2) In subsection (2) omit—

(a) “and any statement under section 106(4B),”; and

(b) “(except where subsection (2A) applies)”.

(3) Omit subsections (2A) and (2B).

M15 25. —(1) Section 202 is amended as follows .

(2) Omit subsections (2A) and (2B).

(3) In subsection (4) omit “and send any statement under subsection (2B)”.

(4) In subsection (5)—

(a) omit “and any statement under subsection (2B)”;

(b) after “shall forthwith register it” omit “or them”; and

(c) omit “(except where subsection (6) applies)”.

(5) Omit subsections (6) and (7).

(6) In subsection (8) omit “or (7)”.

M16 26. —(1) Section 205 is amended as follows .

(2) In subsection (2) omit “and any statement under section 146(7) or 146A(2)”.

(3) Omit subsections (2A) and (2B).

27. In section 225 omit subsection (2).

28. In section 240 in subsection (3)(d) omit the words from “either following” to “Article 51 of the EU Regulation or”.

M17 29. In section 247 in subsection (3) omit paragraph (b) and the “, or” preceding it.

M18 30. In section 251 omit the definitions of “EU insolvency proceedings” and “member State liquidator” .

31. —(1) Section 263I is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) after paragraph (a) insert—

(ab) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in a member State (other than Denmark) and the debtor has an establishment in England and Wales, or ; and

(b) in paragraph (b) omit the words from the beginning of the paragraph to “the EU Regulation, but”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(5) In this section “ establishment ” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation. .

M19 32. In section 264 in subsection (1) omit paragraphs (ba) and (bb) .

33. —(1) Section 265 is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) after paragraph (a) insert—

(ab) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in a member State (other than Denmark) and the debtor has an establishment in England and Wales, or ; and

(b) in paragraph (b) omit the words from the beginning of the paragraph to “the EU Regulation, but”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(5) In this section “ establishment ” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation. .

M20 34. In section 330 omit subsection (6).

M21 35. In section 387 in subsection (3)—

(a) omit paragraphs (aa) and (ab);

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “, (aa) or (ab)”;

(c) in paragraph (ba) omit “, (aa), (ab)”;

(d) in paragraph (c) omit “, (aa), (ab)”.

M22 36. In section 388 omit subsection (6).

37. In section 411 in subsection (2B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence ” .

38. In section 412 in subsection (2B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence ” .

39. In section 420 in subsection (1B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence ” .

40. In section 421 in subsection (1B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence ” .

41. After section 422 insert—

422A. Meaning of “relevant offence”

In this Part “ relevant offence ” means a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment for more than two years or punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or with a fine of more than £100 a day.

42. In section 436 in the definition of “the EU Regulation” at the end insert “ as it forms part of domestic law on and after exit day ” .

M23 43. Omit section 436A .

M24 44. In Schedule B1 —

(a) M25 in paragraph 84 —

(i) omit sub-paragraphs (1A) and (1B);

(ii) in sub-paragraph (3) omit “and any statement under sub-paragraph (1B)” and at the end omit “or them”;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (6) omit “(except where sub-paragraph (6A) applies)”;

(iv) omit sub-paragraphs (6A) and (6B); and

(v) in sub-paragraph (7)(a) and (c) omit “or (6B)”;

(b) M26 in paragraph 111 —

(i) in sub-paragraph (1A)(b) omit “other than the United Kingdom”; and

(ii) in sub-paragraph (1A)(c) for “other than Denmark” substitute “ (other than Denmark) or in the United Kingdom ” .

PART 3 Administration under old Part 2 of the Insolvency Act 1986 I50

M27 45. —(1) Part 2 of the Insolvency Act 1986 as it had effect immediately before the coming into force of section 248 of the Enterprise Act 2002 and in so far as it continues to have effect is amended as follows .

(2) In section 8 for “Article 3 of the EC Regulation” substitute “ Article 1 of the EU Regulation ” .

PART 4 Amendments to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 I51,I52,I53,I54,I55,I56,I57,I58,I59,I60,I61,I62,I63,I64,I65,I66,I67,I68,I69,I70,I71,I72,I73,I74,I75,I76,I77,I78,I79,I80,I81,I82,I83,I84,I85,I86,I87,I88,I89,I90,I91,I92,I93,I94,I95,I96,I97,I98,I99,I100,I101,I102,I103,I104,I105,I106,I107,I108,I109,I110,I111,I112

M28 46. The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 are amended as follows.

47. In rule 1.2(2)—

(a) omit the following definitions—

(i) “main proceedings”,

(ii) member State liquidator”,

(iii) “non-EU proceedings”',

(iv) “secondary proceedings”,

(v) “temporary administrator”,

(vi) “territorial proceedings”;

(b) insert in the appropriate places—

COMI proceedings ” means insolvency proceedings in England and Wales to which the EU Regulation applies where the centre of the debtor's main interests is in the United Kingdom;

establishment ” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation;

establishment proceedings ” means insolvency proceedings in England and Wales to which the EU Regulation applies where the debtor has an establishment in the United Kingdom; .

M29 48. —(1) Rule 1.7 is amended as follows .

(2) For the heading substitute “ Reasons for stating whether proceedings are or will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings etc. ” .

(3) In the opening words for “main, secondary or territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” and after “must include” insert “ as applicable ” .

(4) In paragraph (a)—

(a) at the end of sub-paragraph (ii) omit “or”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—

(iia) the place where there is an establishment within the jurisdiction, or ; and

(c) in sub-paragraph (iii) for “non-EU proceedings” substitute “ proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

(5) For sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) for a debtor—

(i) the centre of main interests, or

(ii) the place where there is an establishment within the jurisdiction. .

49. In rule 1.20 delete paragraph (1)(o).

50. In rule 2.3 in paragraph (1) for sub-paragraph (q) substitute—

(q) whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply with reasons; .

M30 51. In rule 2.14 in paragraph (2A) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

M31 52. In rule 2.25 in paragraph (2A) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

M32 53. In rule 2.38 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (d) for “main, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

54. In rule 3.3 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (h) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

55. In rule 3.6 in paragraph (3) in sub-paragraph (f) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

56. In rule 3.8 omit paragraph (3)(c).

57. In rule 3.10 in sub-paragraph (b) omit “(including the United Kingdom)” and “other than the United Kingdom”.

58. In rule 3.12 omit paragraph (1)(g).

59. In rule 3.13 in paragraph (1)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (h) after “EU Regulation” insert “ as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom ” ; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary or territorial proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings ” .

60. In rule 3.16 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (k) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

61. In rule 3.17 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (k) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

62. In rule 3.21 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

63. In rule 3.23 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

64. In rule 3.24 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (h) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

65. In rule 3.25 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

66. In rule 3.35 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (m) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

67. In rule 3.51 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (g) omit “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and”.

68. In rule 3.63 in paragraph (4) omit sub-paragraph (d).

69. In rule 3.68 in paragraph (2) omit sub-paragraph (g).

70. In rule 6.42 in paragraph (4)(f) omit “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and”.

71. In rule 7.5 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (n) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

72. In rule 7.6 in paragraph (8) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

73. In rule 7.9 in paragraph (3)—

(a) insert after sub-paragraph (b) “ or ” , and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (d) and the “or” preceding it.

74. In rule 7.17 omit paragraph (2)(b) and the “or” preceding it.

75. In rule 7.18 in sub-paragraph (c) —

(a) insert “ or ” before “contributory”, and

(b) omit “or member State liquidator”.

76. In rule 7.20 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (g) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

77. In rule 7.26 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (n) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

78. In rule 7.28 in paragraph (6) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

79. In rule 7.29 omit paragraph (6).

80. In rule 7.32 in paragraph (1) sub-paragraph (h) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

81. In rule 7.33—

(a) after paragraph (1)(f) insert “ or ” ;

(b) omit paragraph (1)(g); and

(c) in paragraph (2)(f) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

82. In rule 7.35 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (e)(ii) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

83. In rule 7.108 in paragraph (4) in sub-paragraph (m) omit “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and”.

84. In rule 8.3 in paragraph (q) for “main, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

85. In rule 8.19 in paragraph (1A) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

86. In rule 10.7 in paragraph (1) for sub-paragraph (d) substitute—

(d) whether—

(i) the centre of the debtor's main interests is within the United Kingdom or is within a member State;

(ii) the centre of the debtor's main interests is neither within the United Kingdom nor a member State;

(iii) the debtor has an establishment within the United Kingdom;

(iv) the debtor carries on business as an Article 1.2 undertaking; .

87. In rule 10.8 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (g) for “another” substitute “ the UK or a ” .

88. In rule 10.12 in paragraph (4)—

(a) at the end of sub-paragraph (a) insert “ and ” ; and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (c) and the “and” preceding it.

89. In rule 10.14 omit paragraph (3).

90. In rule 10.19—

(a) in paragraph (1) omit the words from “or a member State liquidator” to “in relation to the debtor”;

(b) in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (f) omit the words “or member State liquidator”.

91. In rule 10.29—

(a) in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (a) omit the words from “or a member State liquidator” to “in relation to the debtor”; and

(b) in paragraph (6) in sub-paragraph (d) omit the words from “or a member State liquidator” to “in relation to the debtor”.

92. In rule 10.31 in paragraph (1) for sub-paragraph (e)(i) substitute—

(i) that the court, being satisfied that the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom applies, declares that the proceedings are COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings, or .

93. In rule 10.41 in paragraph (2) for sub-paragraph (d)(i) substitute—

(i) that the adjudicator, being satisfied that the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom applies, declares that the proceedings are COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings, or .

94. In rule 10.49—

(a) in paragraph (1)—

(i) at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert “ or ” ; and

(ii) omit sub-paragraph (d) and the “or” preceding it; and

(b) in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (f) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

95. In rule 10.51 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (e)(ii) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

96. In rule 10.149 in sub-paragraph (n) omit the words “costs referred to in Article 30 of the EU Regulation and”.

97. In rule 12.15 in paragraph (2) omit “including any member State liquidator”.

98. In rule 14.16 omit paragraph (3).

99. In rule 14.32 omit paragraph (4).

100. In rule 15.11 in the table in paragraph (1) omit the entry for “Main proceedings in another member State”.

101. In rule 15.28 in paragraph (3) omit sub-paragraph (b) and the “or” preceding it.

102. Omit rule 15.30.

103. In rule 15.31—

(a) in paragraph (7) omit the words from “; and for this purpose” to the end; and

(b) in paragraph (9) in the opening words omit “or member State liquidator”.

M33 104. Omit rules 21.1 to 21.3 .

105. In rule 21.4 for paragraph (3)(e) substitute—

(e) a statement whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply and the reasons for so stating. .

106. Omit rules 21.6 to 21.17.

107. In Schedule 4 in the table of requirements for service in paragraph 6 omit the entry relating to rule 21.2 (application for conversion into winding up/ bankruptcy under EU Regulation).

PART 5 Other amendments: England and Wales

The Administration of Insolvent Estates of Deceased Persons Order 1986 I113

M34 108. —(1) The Administration of Insolvent Estates of Deceased Persons Order 1986 is amended as follows.

(2) In Schedule 1 in Part 2—

(a) in paragraph 1A renumber the two subsections to be inserted in section 265 of the Insolvency Act 1986 as subsections (6) and (7);

(b) in the first line of the inserted subsection (7) for “subsection (5)” substitute “ subsection (6) ” ; and

(c) in paragraph 2 in sub-paragraph (a) in the subsection (1) to be substituted for that subsection in section 266 of the Insolvency Act 1986 omit paragraph (a).

The Land Registration Rules 2003 I114

M35 109. In the Land Registration Rules 2003 omit rule 171.

The Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 I115

M36 110. —(1) The Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 is amended as follows.

(2) In the Table in Schedule 1 omit the entry for fee 3.6.

PART 6 Other amendments: England, Wales and Scotland

The Pension Protection Fund (Entry Rules) Regulations 2005 I116

M37 111. —(1) The Pension Protection Fund (Entry Rules) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 1—

(a) in paragraph (3) omit the definitions of “establishment” and “the Insolvency Regulation”; and

(b) omit paragraph (7).

(3) In regulation 7—

(a) in paragraph (1) for “paragraphs (2), (4) and (5)” substitute “ paragraphs (2) and (4) ” ; and

(b) omit paragraphs (5) and (6).

(4) In regulation 7A—

(a) in paragraph (2) for “paragraphs (3), (5) and (6)” substitute “ paragraphs (3) and (5) ” , and

(b) omit paragraphs (6) and (7).

The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 I117,I118,I119,I120,I121,I122,I123,I124,I125,I126,I127,I128,I129,I130,I131,I132,I133,I134,I135,I136,I137

M38 112. The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.

113. Schedule 1 is amended as follows.

114. In article 1 in paragraph 3(b) omit “, other than the United Kingdom,”.

115. In article 2—

(a) in paragraph (a)(i)—

(i) after “and made by or under” insert “ the EU Insolvency Regulation, ” , and

(ii) after “or by or under that” insert “ Regulation or ” ;

(b) in paragraph (a)(ii) —

(i) after “and made by or under” insert “ the EU Insolvency Regulation, ” , and

(ii) after “or by or under” insert “ that Regulation or ” .

(c) in paragraph (d) at the end of the definition of “the EU Insolvency Regulation” insert “ as that Regulation forms part of domestic law on and after exit day ” .

116. Omit article 3.

117. In article 16—

(a) after paragraph 2 insert—

2A. Where the EU Insolvency Regulation applies the centre of the debtor's main interests is to be determined in accordance with that Regulation. ;

(b) for paragraph 3 substitute—

3. Subject to paragraph 2A, in the absence of proof to the contrary, the debtor's registered office, or habitual residence in the case of an individual, is presumed to be the centre of the debtor's main interests. .

118. Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

M39 119. In paragraph 1 in sub-paragraph (1) omit the definitions of “main proceedings”, “member State liquidator”, “secondary proceedings” and “territorial proceedings”.

120. In paragraph 4 omit sub-paragraph (2).

121. In paragraph 6 omit sub-paragraph (2)(b) and the “and” preceding it.

122. In paragraph 21 omit sub-paragraph (2)(e).

123. In paragraph 25 omit sub-paragraph (1)(e).

124. In paragraph 26 omit sub-paragraph (3)(c).

125. In paragraph 46 omit sub-paragraph (1)(f).

126. Schedule 3 is amended as follows.

127. In paragraph 1 in sub-paragraph (1) omit the definitions of “main proceedings” and “member State liquidator”.

128. In paragraph 6 omit sub-paragraph (1)(e).

129. In paragraph 7 omit sub-paragraph (3)(c).

130. In paragraph 9 omit sub-paragraph (1)(f).

131. Schedule 5 is amended as follows.

132. In Form ML6 omit paragraph 5 (statement of service on the member State liquidator).

PART 7 Amendments to the Insolvency Act 1986 applying to Scotland only I138,I139

M40 133. The Insolvency Act 1986 is amended as follows .

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F12 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F13 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137. In section 204 omit subsections (4A) to (4E).

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[F15 PART 8A Amendments to the Insolvency (Scotland) (Receivership and Winding up) Rules 2018

137A. The Insolvency (Scotland) (Receivership and Winding up) Rules 2018 are amended as follows.

137B. —(1) In rule 1.2(1)—

(a) omit the following definitions—

(i) “local creditor”,

(ii) “main proceedings”,

(iii) member State liquidator”,

(iv) “non-EU proceedings”,

(v) “secondary proceedings”,

(vi) “temporary administrator”,

(vii) “territorial proceedings”;

(b) in the note in square brackets which explains the definition of “EU Regulation” omit the words after “section 436”;

(c) insert in the appropriate places—

“COMI proceedings” means insolvency proceedings in Scotland to which the EU Regulation applies where the centre of the debtor’s main interests is in the United Kingdom; ,

“establishment” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation; ,

“establishment proceedings” means insolvency proceedings in Scotland to which the EU Regulation applies where the debtor has an establishment in the United Kingdom; .

137C. —(1) Rule 1.8 is amended as follows.

(2) For the heading substitute “Reasons for stating whether proceedings are or will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings etc.”.

(3) In the opening words, for “main, secondary or territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply” and after “must include” insert “as applicable”.

(4) After paragraph (b) insert—

(ba) the place where there is an establishment within the jurisdiction; or .

(5) In paragraph (c) for “non-EU proceedings” substitute “proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137D. In rule 1.17 omit paragraph (2)(i).

137E. In rule 5.4—

(a) after paragraph (1)(f) insert “or”;

(b) omit paragraph (1)(g);

(c) omit paragraph (1)(h).

137F. In rule 7.16 omit paragraph (3)(k).

137G. In rule 7.28 in paragraph (3)(a) omit “including any costs referred to in Article 30 and 59 of the EU Regulation”.

137H. In rule 7.31 omit paragraph (14).

137I. In rule 8.11 in the table in paragraph (1) omit the entry for “main proceedings in another Member State”.

137J. Omit rule 8.30.

137K. In rule 8.31—

(a) in paragraph (5) omit the words from “; and for this purpose” to the end; and

(b) in paragraph (7) in the opening words omit “or member State liquidator”.

137L. Omit rules 11.1 to 11.3.

137M. In rule 11.4 for paragraph (3)(e) substitute—

(e) a statement whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply and the reasons for so stating. .

137N. Omit rules 11.6 to 11.17. F15]

[F15 PART 8B Amendments to the Insolvency (Scotland) (Company Voluntary Arrangements and Administration) Rules 2018

137O. The Insolvency (Scotland) (Company Voluntary Arrangements and Administration) Rules 2018 are amended as follows.

137P. In rule 1.2(1)—

(a) omit the following definitions—

(i) “local creditor”,

(ii) “main proceedings”,

(iii) member State liquidator”,

(iv) “non-EU proceedings”,

(v) “secondary proceedings”,

(vi) “territorial proceedings”;

(b) insert in the appropriate places—

“COMI proceedings” means insolvency proceedings in Scotland to which the EU Regulation applies where the centre of the debtor’s main interests is in the United Kingdom; ,

“establishment” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation; ,

“establishment proceedings” means insolvency proceedings in Scotland to which the EU Regulation applies where the debtor has an establishment in the United Kingdom; .

137Q. —(1) Rule 1.8 is amended as follows.

(2) For the heading substitute “Reasons for stating whether proceedings are or will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings etc.”.

(3) In the opening words for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

(4) In paragraph (b) omit the word “or”.

(5) After paragraph (b) insert—

(ba) the place where there is an establishment within the jurisdiction, or ; and

(6) In paragraph (c) for “non-EU proceedings” substitute “proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137R. In rule 1.17 omit paragraph (1)(i).

137S. In rule 2.3 in the table in paragraph (1), in the second column of the entry for “Type of insolvency proceedings”, for “whether the insolvency proceedings will be main, secondary, territorial or non-EU insolvency proceedings with reasons;” substitute—

whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply with reasons; .

137T. In rule 2.13 in paragraph (5) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137U. In rule 2.24 in paragraph (3) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137V. In rule 2.37 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (d) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137W. In rule 3.6 omit paragraph (c).

137X. In rule 3.8 in paragraph (b) omit “(including the United Kingdom)” and “other than the United Kingdom”.

137Y. In rule 3.10 omit paragraph (g).

137Z. In rule 3.11 in paragraph (1)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (g) after “EU Regulation” insert “as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom”; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (h) for “main, secondary or territorial proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings”.

137ZA. In rule 3.16 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (k) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZB. In rule 3.17 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (k) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZC. In rule 3.21 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (k) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZD. In rule 3.23 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZE. In rule 3.24 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (h) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZF. In rule 3.25 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (i) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZG. In rule 3.35 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (m) for “main, secondary, territorial or non-EU proceedings” substitute “COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply”.

137ZH. In rule 3.51 in paragraph (2) in sub-paragraph (g) omit “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and”.

137ZI. In rule 3.63 in paragraph (4) omit sub-paragraph (d).

137ZJ. In rule 3.68 in paragraph (2) omit sub-paragraph (g).

137ZK. In rule 3.105 in paragraph (3) omit sub-paragraph (k).

137ZL. In rule 3.117 omit paragraph (11).

137ZM. In rule 5.11 in the table in paragraph (1) omit the entry for “main proceedings in another member State”.

137ZN. Omit rule 5.27.

137ZO. In rule 5.28—

(a) in paragraph (7) omit the words from “and for this purpose” to the end; and

(b) in paragraph (9) in the opening words omit “or member State liquidator”.

137ZP. Omit Part 7 (the EU Regulation). F15]

F16 PART 8 Amendments to the Insolvency (Scotland) Rules 1986

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PART 9 Amendments to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 and the Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991

Amendments to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 I140,I141,I142,I143,I144,I145,I146,I147,I148,I149,I150,I151,I152,I153,I154,I155,I156,I157,I158,I159,I160,I161,I162,I163,I164

M41 161. The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is amended as follows.

M42 162. In Article 2(2) in the definition of “the EU Regulation” at the end insert “ as it forms part of domestic law on and after exit day ” .

M43 163. In Article 2(2) omit the definitions of “EU insolvency proceedings” and “member State liquidator” .

M44 164. Omit Article 2A .

165. In Article 3 omit paragraph (6).

166. In Article 6 in paragraph (3) omit sub-paragraph (b) and the “or” preceding it.

167. In Article 14 in paragraph (4)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (b) omit “other than the United Kingdom”; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (c) after “interests” insert “ either ” and after “Denmark” insert “ or in the United Kingdom ” .

M45 168. In Article 80 omit paragraphs (3A) and (3B) .

M46 169. In Article 104 in paragraph (1) omit the words from “or by a member State liquidator” to “Article 52 of the EU Regulation)” .

M47 170. In Article 124 omit paragraphs (6) and (7) .

M48 171. Omit Article 124A .

M49 172. —(1) Article 166 is amended as follows .

(2) In paragraph (2) omit “and any statement under Article 80(3B)” and “(except where paragraph (2A) applies)”.

(3) Omit paragraphs (2A) and (2B).

M50 173. —(1) Article 167 is amended as follows .

(2) Omit paragraphs (1A) and (1B).

(3) In paragraph (2) for “an application under paragraph (1)” substitute “ that application ” .

(4) In paragraph (3) omit “and to send any statement under paragraph (1B)”.

(5) In paragraph (4)—

(a) omit “and any statement under paragraph (1B)” and “or them”;

(b) for “subject to paragraph (5)” substitute “ subject to paragraph (7) ” ; and

(c) omit “(except where paragraph (5) applies)”.

(6) Omit paragraphs (5) and (6).

(7) In paragraph (7) for “the period in paragraph (4) or (6)” substitute “ that period ” .

M51 174. —(1) Article 169 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1) omit “and any statement under Article 124(7) or 124A(2)” and “of the final account or notice”.

(3) Omit paragraphs (1A) and (1B).

M52 175. In Article 204 in paragraph (3)(d) omit the words from “either following” to “Article 51 of the EU Regulation or”.

M53 176. In Article 238 in paragraph (1) omit sub-paragraphs (ba) and (bb) .

177. For Article 239 substitute—

Conditions to be satisfied in respect of debtor

239. —(1) A bankruptcy petition may be presented to the High Court under Article 238(1)(a) or (b) only if—

(a) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in Northern Ireland,

(b) the centre of the debtor's main interests is in a member State of the European Union which has adopted the EU Regulation and the debtor has an establishment in Northern Ireland, or

(c) the centre of the debtor's main interests is not in a member State of the European Union which has adopted the EU Regulation, but the test in paragraph (2) is met.

(2) The test is that—

(a) the debtor is domiciled in Northern Ireland, or

(b) the debtor is personally present in Northern Ireland on the day on which the petition is presented, or

(c) at any time in the period of three years ending with the day on which the petition is presented, the debtor—

(i) has been ordinarily resident, or has had a place of residence, in Northern Ireland, or

(ii) has carried on business in Northern Ireland.

(3) The reference in paragraph (2) to the debtor carrying on business includes—

(a) the carrying on of business by a firm or partnership of which the debtor is a member, and

(b) the carrying on of business by an agent or manager for the debtor or for such a firm or partnership.

(4) In this Article—

(a) references to the centre of the debtor's main interests have the same meaning as in Article 3 of the EU Regulation, and

(b) establishment ” has the same meaning as in Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation. .

M54 178. —(1) Article 239 (as substituted by paragraph 177) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (b) after “European Union” insert “ other than Denmark ” and omit the words “which has adopted the EU Regulation”; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (c) omit the words from the beginning of the paragraph to “the EU Regulation, but”.

M55 179. In Article 303 omit paragraph (6) .

M56 180. In Article 347 in paragraph (3) —

(a) omit sub-paragraphs (aa) and (ab);

(b) in sub-paragraph (b) omit “, (aa) or (ab)”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (ba) omit “, (aa), (ab)”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (c) omit “ (aa), (ab),”.

M57 181. In Article 359 in paragraph (2B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence (see Article 366A) ” .

M58 182. In Article 364 in paragraph (1B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence (see Article 366A) ” .

M59 183. In Article 365 in paragraph (1B) for the words from “an offence” to the end of the sentence substitute “ a new relevant offence (see Article 366A) ” .

184. After Article 366 insert—

Meaning of “relevant offence”

366A. In Articles 359(2B), 364(1B) and 365(1B), a “relevant offence” is a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment for more than two years or punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or with a fine of more than £100 a day. .

185. In Schedule B1—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in sub-paragraph (1A)(b) omit “other than the United Kingdom”;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (1A)(c) after “interests” insert “ either ” and after “Denmark” insert “ or in the United Kingdom ” ;

(b) M60 in paragraph 85 —

(i) omit sub-paragraphs (1A) and (1B);

(ii) in sub-paragraph (3) omit “and any statement under sub-paragraph (1B)” and at the end omit “or them”;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (6) omit “(except where sub-paragraph (6A) applies)”;

(iv) omit sub-paragraphs (6A) and (6B); and

(v) in sub-paragraphs (7)(a) and (c) omit “or (6B)”.

Amendments to the Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991 I165,I166,I167,I168,I169,I170,I171,I172,I173,I174,I175,I176,I177,I178,I179,I180,I181,I182,I183,I184,I185,I186,I187,I188,I189,I190,I191,I192,I193,I194,I195,I196,I197,I198,I199,I200,I201,I202,I203,I204,I205,I206,I207,I208,I209,I210,I211,I212,I213

M61 186. The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991 are amended as follows.

187. In Rule 0.2 (Interpretation)—

(a) omit the following definitions—

(i) “main proceedings”,

(ii) Member State liquidator”,

(iii) “secondary proceedings”,

(iv) “temporary administrator”,

(v) “territorial proceedings”;

(b) insert in the appropriate places—

COMI proceedings ” means insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland to which the EU Regulation applies where the centre of the debtor's main interests is in the United Kingdom; ;

establishment proceedings ” means insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland to which the EU Regulation applies where the debtor has an establishment in the United Kingdom; ;

(c) in the definition of “establishment” for “Article 2(h) of the EC Regulation” substitute “ Article 2(10) of the EU Regulation ” .

188. In Rule 1.03 in paragraph (2) for sub-paragraph (q) substitute—

(q) M62 whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings, or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply with reasons. .

M63 189. In Rule 1.09 in paragraph (1A) for the words “main, secondary, territorial” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings ” .

M64 190. In Rule 1.24 in paragraph (2)(ca) for the words “whether the proceedings are main proceedings, secondary proceedings or territorial proceedings;” substitute “ whether the proceedings are COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings, or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply; ” .

M65 191. Omit Rules 1.31 to 1.33 (Chapter 7) .

M66 192. Omit Rule 1.34 (Chapter 8) .

M67 193. In Rule 1.39 in paragraph (2)(c) for the words “main, secondary, territorial” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings ” .

194. In Rule 2.001 in paragraph (d) omit the reference to Chapters 14 and 15.

195. In Rule 2.004 in paragraph (4) for the words from “main” to the second “proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings ” .

196. In Rule 2.006 omit paragraph (3)(c).

197. In Rule 2.012 omit paragraph (1)(g).

198. In Rule 2.034 for paragraph (2)(p)(ii) substitute—

(ii) if so, whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings, or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply with reasons; and .

199. In Rule 2.039 omit—

(a) paragraph (1)(a)(ii) and the “or” preceding it, and

(b) paragraphs (8) to (11).

M68 200. In Rule 2.068 in paragraph (1)(f) omit the words “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulations and” .

201. In Rule 2.096 omit paragraph (2)(a)(ii) and the “and” preceding it.

202. In Rule 2.097 omit paragraph (4).

203. In Rule 2.099 in paragraph (1) omit the words from “and” to the end of the sentence.

204. In Rule 2.121 omit paragraph (2).

M69 205. Omit Rules 2.131 to 2.133 (Chapter 14) .

M70 206. Omit Rules 2.134 to 2.143 (Chapter 15) .

207. In Rule 4.007 omit paragraph (4)(ea).

208. In Rule 4.010 omit paragraph (3A).

209. In Rule 4.012—

(a) in paragraph (8) omit the words from “(i)” to “whether”; and

(b) for the words “main proceedings or territorial proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings, establishment proceedings, or proceedings to which the EU Regulation as it has effect in the law of the United Kingdom does not apply ” .

210. In Rule 4.024 omit paragraph (6).

211. In Rule 4.027 omit paragraph (1)(g).

M71 212. In Rule 4.073 —

(a) omit paragraph (1)(a)(ii) and the “or” preceding it; and

(b) omit paragraphs (8) to (10).

M72 213. In Rule 4.228 in paragraph (3) sub-paragraph (m) omit the words “costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and” .

214. In Rule 5.04 in paragraph (2)(r) for the words “main proceedings or territorial proceedings” substitute “ COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings ” .

M73 215. Omit Rules 5.61 to 5.64 (Chapter 13) .

216. In Rule 6.007 in paragraph (1) in sub-paragraph (f) for “another” substitute “ the UK or a ” .

217. In Rule 6.013 omit paragraph (5).

218. In Rule 6.027 in paragraph (2)(c) omit the wording in the second set of brackets.

M74 219. In Rule 6.049 —

(a) in paragraph (1)(d) omit “or” at the end of the sentence; and

(b) omit paragraph (1)(e).

220. In Rule 6.090 omit paragraphs (8) to (10).

221. In Rule 6.113 omit paragraph (3).

M75 222. In Rule 6.222 in paragraph (1) sub-paragraph (m) omit the words “insert costs referred to in Articles 30 or 59 of the EU Regulation and” .

223. Omit Rules 6.231 and 6.232 (Chapter 26).

224. In Rule 7.08A omit “including any member State liquidator”.

M76 225. In Rule 7.56 in paragraph (2) for the words in sub-paragraph (e) substitute “ whether the proceedings will be COMI proceedings or establishment proceedings. ” .

226. Omit Rule 7.57.

227. Omit Rule 7.58 (Chapter 11).

228. Omit Rule 8.8.

229. In Rule 11.01 omit paragraph (3).

230. In Rule 11.02 omit paragraph (1)(b) and the “and” preceding it.

231. In Rule 11.03 omit paragraph (4).

232. In Rule 11.06 omit paragraph (1)(b) and the “and” preceding it.

233. In Rule 12.13 omit paragraph (5).

234. In Rule 12.19 omit paragraph (3A).

PART 10 Other amendments: Northern Ireland

The Pension Protection Fund (Entry Rules) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 I214

M77 235. —(1) The Pension Protection Fund (Entry Rules) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 1—

(a) in paragraph (2) omit the definitions of “establishment” and “the Insolvency Regulation”, and

(b) omit paragraph (4A).

(3) In regulation 7—

(a) in paragraph (1) for “paragraphs (2), (4) and (5)” substitute “ paragraphs (2) and (4) ” , and

(b) omit paragraphs (5) and (6).

(4) In regulation 7A—

(a) in paragraph (2) for “paragraphs (3), (5) and (6)” substitute “ paragraphs (3) and (5) ” , and

(b) omit paragraphs (6) and (7).

The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 I215,I216,I217,I218,I219,I220,I221,I222,I223,I224,I225,I226,I227,I228,I229,I230,I231

M78 236. The Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 are amended as follows.

237. Schedule 1 is amended as follows.

238. In article 1 in paragraph 3(b) omit “, other than the United Kingdom,”.

239. In article 2—

(a) in sub-paragraph (b) at the end of the definition of “the EU Insolvency Regulation” insert “ as that Regulation forms part of domestic law on and after exit day ” ; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (k)—

(i) after “made by or under” insert “ the EU Insolvency Regulation and ” , and

(ii) after “or by or under that” insert “ Regulation or ” .

240. Omit article 3.

241. In article 16—

(a) after paragraph 2 insert—

2A. Where the EU Insolvency Regulation applies the centre of the debtor's main interests is to be determined in accordance with that Regulation. ;

(b) for paragraph 3 substitute—

3. Subject to paragraph 2A, in the absence of proof to the contrary, the debtor's registered office, or habitual residence in the case of an individual, is presumed to be the centre of the debtor's main interests. .

242. Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

243. In paragraph 1 in sub-paragraph (1) omit the definitions of “main proceedings”, “member State liquidator”, “secondary proceedings” and “territorial proceedings”.

244. In paragraph 4 omit sub-paragraph (2).

245. In paragraph 6 omit sub-paragraph (2)(b) and the “and” preceding it.

246. In paragraph 21 omit sub-paragraph (2)(e).

247. In paragraph 25 omit sub-paragraph (1)(e).

248. In paragraph 26 omit sub-paragraph (3)(c).

249. In paragraph 44 omit sub-paragraph (1)(f).

250. Omit paragraph 53.

251. Schedule 4 is amended as follows.

252. In Form ML6 omit paragraph 5 (statement of service on the member State liquidator).

PART 11 Amendments to the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Pension Schemes Act 1993

Amendments to the Employment Rights Act 1996 I232

M79 253. —(1) The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows.

M80 (2) In section 166 —

(a) in subsection (5)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for “(6) or (8A)” substitute “ (6), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(ii) in paragraph (b) for “(7) or (8A)”substitute “ (7), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(iii) in paragraph (c) for “(8) or (8A)” substitute “ (8), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(iv) in paragraph (d) for “(8A)” substitute “ (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(b) after subsection (8) insert—

(8ZA) This subsection is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ;

(c) in subsection (8B) for “subsection (8A)” substitute “ this section ” .

M81 (3) In section 183 —

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for “(2) or (4A)” substitute “ (2), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(ii) in paragraph (b) for “(3) or (4A)” substitute “ (3), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(iii) in paragraph (c) for “(4) or (4A)” substitute “ (4), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(iv) in paragraph (d) for “(4A)” substitute “ (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(b) after subsection (4) insert—

(4ZA) This subsection is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ;

(c) in subsection (4B) for “subsection (4A)” substitute “ this section ” .

Amendments to the Pension Schemes Act 1993 I233

M82 254. —(1) The Pension Schemes Act 1993 is amended as follows—

M83 (2) In section 123 —

(a) for subsection (1)(d) substitute—

(d) subsection (2A) or (2ZA) is satisfied. ;

(b) after subsection (2) insert—

(2ZA) This subsection is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ;

(c) in subsection (2B) for “subsection (2A)” substitute “ this section ” .

PART 12 Amendments to the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 and the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993

Amendments to the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 I234

M84 255. —(1) The Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 is amended as follows.

M85 (2) In Article 201 (applications for payments)

(a) in paragraph (5)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (a) after “(6)” insert “ or (8A) ” ;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) after “(7)” insert “ or (8A) ” and at the end of that sub-paragraph omit “and”;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) after “(8)” insert “ or (8A) ” ; and

(iv) at the end of sub-paragraph (c) insert—

, and

(d) where the employer is not any of the above, if (but only if) paragraph (8A) is satisfied. ;

(b) after paragraph (8) insert—

(8A) This paragraph is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of a member State, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(b) the competent authority has—

(i) decided to open the proceedings, or

(ii) established that the employer's undertaking or business has been definitively closed down and the available assets of the employer are insufficient to warrant the opening of the proceedings.

(8B) For the purposes of paragraph (8A)—

(a) liquidator or a person performing a similar task ” includes the official receiver or an administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, judicial factor, supervisor of a voluntary arrangement, or a person performing a similar task;

(b) competent authority ” includes—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors,

(iii) a creditors' committee,

(iv) the creditors by a decision procedure, and

(v) an authority of a member State empowered to open insolvency proceedings, to confirm the opening of such proceedings or to take decisions in the course of such proceedings.

(8C) An employee may apply under this Article only if the employee worked or habitually worked in Northern Ireland in that employment to which the application relates. .

M86 (3) In Article 228 —

(a) in paragraph (1)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (a) after “(2)” insert “ or (4A) ” ;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) after “(3)” insert “ or (4A) ” and at the end of that sub-paragraph omit “and”;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) after “(4)” insert “ or (4A) ” ; and

(iv) at the end of sub-paragraph (c) insert—

, and

(d) where the employer is not any of the above, if (but only if) paragraph (4A) is satisfied. ;

(b) after paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) This paragraph is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of a member State, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(b) the competent authority has—

(i) decided to open the proceedings, or

(ii) established that the employer's undertaking or business has been definitively closed down and the available assets of the employer are insufficient to warrant the opening of the proceedings.

(4B) For the purposes of paragraph (4A)—

(a) liquidator or a person performing a similar task ” includes the official receiver or an administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, judicial factor, supervisor of a voluntary arrangement, or a person performing a similar task;

(b) competent authority ” includes—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors,

(iii) a creditors' committee,

(iv) the creditors by a decision procedure, and

(v) an authority of a member State empowered to open insolvency proceedings, to confirm the opening of such proceedings or to take decisions in the course of such proceedings.

(4C) An employee may apply under Article 227 (employee's rights on insolvency of employer) only if the employee worked or habitually worked in Northern Ireland in that employment to which the application relates. .

Amendments to the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 I235

M87 256. —(1) The Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 is amended as follows.

M88 (2) In section 119 —

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) in paragraph (b) after “Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;” omit “or”; and

(ii) at the end of paragraph (c) insert—

; or

(d) subsection (1A) is satisfied. ;

(b) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) This subsection is satisfied if—

(a) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of a member State; and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task; and

(b) the competent authority has—

(i) decided to open the proceedings; or

(ii) established that the employer's undertaking or business has been definitively closed down and the available assets of the employer are insufficient to warrant the opening of the proceedings.

(1B) For the purposes of subsection (1A)—

(a) liquidator or person performing a similar task ” includes the official receiver or an administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, judicial factor, supervisor of a voluntary arrangement, or person performing a similar task;

(b) competent authority ” includes—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors,

(iii) a creditors' committee,

(iv) the creditors by a decision procedure, and

(v) an authority of a member State empowered to open insolvency proceedings, to confirm the opening of such proceedings or to take decisions in the course of such proceedings.

(1C) An application under section 120 may only be made in respect of a worker who worked or habitually worked in Northern Ireland in that employment to which the application relates. .

PART 13 Further amendments to the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 and the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993

Amendments to the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 I236

257. —(1) The Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 201 (as amended by paragraph 255(2))—

(a) in paragraph (5)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (a) for “(6) or (8A)” substitute “ (6), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) for “(7) or (8A)” substitute “ (7), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) for “(8) or (8A)” substitute “ (8), (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(iv) in sub-paragraph (d) for “(8A)” substitute “ (8ZA) or (8A) ” ;

(b) after paragraph (8) insert—

(8ZA) This paragraph is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ;

(c) in paragraph (8B) for “paragraph (8A)” substitute “ this Article ” .

(3) In Article 228 (as amended by paragraph 255(3))—

(a) in paragraph (1)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (a) for “(2) or (4A)” substitute “ (2), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) for “(3) or (4A)” substitute “ (3), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) for “(4) or (4A)” substitute “ (4), (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(iv) in sub-paragraph (d) for “(4A)” substitute “ (4ZA) or (4A) ” ;

(b) after paragraph (4) insert—

(4ZA) This paragraph is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ;

(c) in paragraph (4B) for “paragraph (4A)” substitute “ this Article ” .

Amendments to the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 I237

258. —(1) The Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 119 (as amended by paragraph 256(2))—

(a) in subsection (1)(d) for “(1A)” substitute “ (1ZA) or (1A) ” ;

(b) after subsection (1) insert—

(1ZA) This subsection is satisfied in the case of an employer if—

(a) the employer is a legal person,

(b) a request has been made for the first opening of collective proceedings—

(i) based on the insolvency of the employer, as provided for under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii) involving the partial or total divestment of the employer's assets and the appointment of a liquidator or a person performing a similar task, and

(c) any of the following has decided to open the proceedings—

(i) a court,

(ii) a meeting of creditors, or

(iii) the creditors by a decision procedure. ; and

(c) in subsection (1B) for “subsection (1A)” substitute “ this section ” .

Status: There are currently no known outstanding effects for the The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
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F1 Reg. 3(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 2(a) ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
F2 Words in reg. 3(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 2(b) ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) substituted
F3 Words in reg. 4(1) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(i) omitted
F4 Reg. 4(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(i) omitted
F5 Reg. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(ii) substituted
F6 Reg. 4(3) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(iii) omitted
F7 Reg. 4(4) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(iii) omitted
F8 Reg. 4(5) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(a)(iii) omitted
F9 Reg. 5 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/647) , regs. 1(2) , 2(b) omitted
F10 Sch. para. 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) substituted
F11 Sch. para. 134 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 4 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
F12 Sch. para. 135 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 4 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
F13 Sch. para. 136 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 4 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
F14 Sch. para. 138 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 4 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
F15 Sch. Pts. 8A, 8B inserted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 6 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) inserted
F16 Sch. Pt. 8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1459) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. para. 5 ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) omitted
I1 Reg. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I2 Reg. 2 in force at 31.1.2019 for specified purposes, see reg. 1(2)(a) text for certain specified purposes only, see the commentary. check commentary
I3 Reg. 2 in force, in so far as not already in force, on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I4 Reg. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I5 Reg. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I6 Sch. para. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I7 Sch. para. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I8 Sch. para. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I9 Sch. para. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I10 Sch. para. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I11 Sch. para. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I12 Sch. para. 7 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I13 Sch. para. 8 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I14 Sch. para. 9 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I15 Sch. para. 10 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I16 Sch. para. 11 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I17 Sch. para. 12 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I18 Sch. para. 13 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I19 Sch. para. 14 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I20 Sch. para. 15 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I21 Sch. para. 16 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I22 Sch. para. 17 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I23 Sch. para. 18 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I24 Sch. para. 19 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I25 Sch. para. 20 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I26 Sch. para. 21 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I27 Sch. para. 22 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I28 Sch. para. 23 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I29 Sch. para. 24 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I30 Sch. para. 25 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I31 Sch. para. 26 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I32 Sch. para. 27 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I33 Sch. para. 28 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I34 Sch. para. 29 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I35 Sch. para. 30 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I36 Sch. para. 31 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I37 Sch. para. 32 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I38 Sch. para. 33 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I39 Sch. para. 34 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I40 Sch. para. 35 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I41 Sch. para. 36 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I42 Sch. para. 37 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I43 Sch. para. 38 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I44 Sch. para. 39 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I45 Sch. para. 40 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I46 Sch. para. 41 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I47 Sch. para. 42 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I48 Sch. para. 43 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I49 Sch. para. 44 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I50 Sch. para. 45 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I51 Sch. para. 46 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I52 Sch. para. 47 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I53 Sch. para. 48 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I54 Sch. para. 49 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I55 Sch. para. 50 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I56 Sch. para. 51 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I57 Sch. para. 52 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I58 Sch. para. 53 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I59 Sch. para. 54 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I60 Sch. para. 55 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I61 Sch. para. 56 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I62 Sch. para. 57 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I63 Sch. para. 58 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I64 Sch. para. 59 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I65 Sch. para. 60 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I66 Sch. para. 61 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I67 Sch. para. 62 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I68 Sch. para. 63 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I69 Sch. para. 64 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I70 Sch. para. 65 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I71 Sch. para. 66 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I72 Sch. para. 67 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I73 Sch. para. 68 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I74 Sch. para. 69 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I75 Sch. para. 70 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I76 Sch. para. 71 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I77 Sch. para. 72 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I78 Sch. para. 73 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I79 Sch. para. 74 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I80 Sch. para. 74 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I81 Sch. para. 76 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I82 Sch. para. 77 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I83 Sch. para. 78 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I84 Sch. para. 79 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I85 Sch. para. 80 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I86 Sch. para. 81 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I87 Sch. para. 82 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I88 Sch. para. 83 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I89 Sch. para. 84 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I90 Sch. para. 85 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I91 Sch. para. 86 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I92 Sch. para. 87 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I93 Sch. para. 88 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I94 Sch. para. 89 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I95 Sch. para. 90 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I96 Sch. para. 91 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I97 Sch. para. 92 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I98 Sch. para. 93 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I99 Sch. para. 94 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I100 Sch. para. 95 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I101 Sch. para. 96 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I102 Sch. para. 97 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I103 Sch. para. 98 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I104 Sch. para. 99 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I105 Sch. para. 100 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I106 Sch. para. 101 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I107 Sch. para. 102 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I108 Sch. para. 103 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I109 Sch. para. 104 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I110 Sch. para. 105 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I111 Sch. para. 106 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I112 Sch. para. 107 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I113 Sch. para. 108 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I114 Sch. para. 109 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I115 Sch. para. 110 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I116 Sch. para. 111 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I117 Sch. para. 112 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I118 Sch. para. 113 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I119 Sch. para. 114 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I120 Sch. para. 115 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I121 Sch. para. 116 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I122 Sch. para. 117 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I123 Sch. para. 118 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I124 Sch. para. 119 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I125 Sch. para. 120 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I126 Sch. para. 121 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I127 Sch. para. 122 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I128 Sch. para. 123 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I129 Sch. para. 124 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I130 Sch. para. 125 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I131 Sch. para. 126 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I132 Sch. para. 127 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I133 Sch. para. 128 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I134 Sch. para. 129 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I135 Sch. para. 130 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I136 Sch. para. 131 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I137 Sch. para. 132 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I138 Sch. para. 133 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I139 Sch. para. 137 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I140 Sch. para. 161 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I141 Sch. para. 162 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I142 Sch. para. 163 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I143 Sch. para. 164 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I144 Sch. para. 165 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I145 Sch. para. 166 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I146 Sch. para. 167 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I147 Sch. para. 168 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I148 Sch. para. 169 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I149 Sch. para. 170 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I150 Sch. para. 171 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I151 Sch. para. 172 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I152 Sch. para. 173 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I153 Sch. para. 174 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I154 Sch. para. 175 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I155 Sch. para. 176 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I156 Sch. para. 177 in force at 31.1.2019, see reg. 1(2)(b)
I157 Sch. para. 178 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I158 Sch. para. 179 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I159 Sch. para. 180 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I160 Sch. para. 181 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I161 Sch. para. 182 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I162 Sch. para. 183 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I163 Sch. para. 184 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I164 Sch. para. 185 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I165 Sch. para. 186 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I166 Sch. para. 187 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I167 Sch. para. 188 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I168 Sch. para. 189 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I169 Sch. para. 190 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I170 Sch. para. 191 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I171 Sch. para. 192 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I172 Sch. para. 193 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I173 Sch. para. 194 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I174 Sch. para. 195 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I175 Sch. para. 196 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I176 Sch. para. 197 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I177 Sch. para. 198 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I178 Sch. para. 199 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I179 Sch. para. 200 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I180 Sch. para. 201 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I181 Sch. para. 202 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I182 Sch. para. 203 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I183 Sch. para. 204 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I184 Sch. para. 205 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I185 Sch. para. 206 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I186 Sch. para. 207 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I187 Sch. para. 208 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I188 Sch. para. 209 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I189 Sch. para. 210 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I190 Sch. para. 211 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I191 Sch. para. 212 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I192 Sch. para. 213 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I193 Sch. para. 214 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I194 Sch. para. 215 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I195 Sch. para. 216 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I196 Sch. para. 217 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I197 Sch. para. 218 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I198 Sch. para. 219 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I199 Sch. para. 220 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I200 Sch. para. 221 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I201 Sch. para. 222 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I202 Sch. para. 223 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I203 Sch. para. 224 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I204 Sch. para. 225 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I205 Sch. para. 226 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I206 Sch. para. 227 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I207 Sch. para. 228 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I208 Sch. para. 229 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I209 Sch. para. 230 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I210 Sch. para. 231 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I211 Sch. para. 232 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I212 Sch. para. 233 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I213 Sch. para. 234 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I214 Sch. para. 235 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I215 Sch. para. 236 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I216 Sch. para. 237 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I217 Sch. para. 238 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I218 Sch. para. 239 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I219 Sch. para. 240 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I220 Sch. para. 241 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I221 Sch. para. 242 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I222 Sch. para. 243 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I223 Sch. para. 244 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I224 Sch. para. 245 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I225 Sch. para. 246 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I226 Sch. para. 247 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I227 Sch. para. 248 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I228 Sch. para. 249 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I229 Sch. para. 250 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I230 Sch. para. 251 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I231 Sch. para. 252 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I232 Sch. para. 253 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I233 Sch. para. 254 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I234 Sch. para. 255 in force at 31.1.2019, see reg. 1(2)(c)
I235 Sch. para. 256 in force at 31.1.2019, see reg. 1(2)(c)
I236 Sch. para. 257 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
I237 Sch. para. 258 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1) ), see reg. 1(3)
M1 2018 c. 16 .
M2 1978 c. 68 . Section 2(2) was amended by section 27 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) and by section 3 and the Schedule to `the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7) .
M3 The Secretary of State is designated by the European Communities (Designation) (No. 3) Order 2001 S.I. 2001/3495 .
M4 The Secretary of State is designated by the European Communities (Designation) (No. 2) Order 2005 S.I. 2005/1971 .
M5 S.I. 2017/702 .
M6 S.I. 2004/1045 . There are amending instruments but none is relevant to this instrument.
M7 1986 c.45 . Relevant amendments have been made by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c.26) ; and S.I. 2017/702 .
M8 Subsection (4) has been amended by S.I.s 2002/1240, 2005/879 and 2009/1941.
M9 New section 106 substituted by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. The amendment has not been commenced for Scotland. Section 106 as in force in England and Wales was amended by S.I. 2017/702 which inserted subsections (4A) and (4B).
M10 Subsection (7) was inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 and was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M11 Subsection (1) has been amended by S.I.s 2002/1240 and 2017/702.
M12 New section 146 substituted by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. The amendment has not been commenced for Scotland. Section 146 as in force in England and Wales was amended by S.I. 2017/702 which inserted subsections (6) and (7).
M13 Section 146A was inserted by S.I. 2017/702 .
M14 Section 201 was amended by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. The amendment has not been commenced for Scotland. Relevant amendments to the section as in force in England and Wales are made by S.I. 2017/702 .
M15 Section 202 was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M16 Section 205 has been amended by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. The amendment has not been commenced for Scotland. Relevant amendments to the section as in force in England and Wales are made by S.I. 2017/702 .
M17 Section 247(3)(b) was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M18 These definitions were inserted by S.I. 2017/702 .
M19 Paragraphs (ba) and (bb) were inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 .
M20 Subsection (6) was inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 and amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M21 In subsection (3) paragraphs (aa) and (ab) were inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 and amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M22 Subsection (6) was inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 and amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M23 Section 436A was inserted by S.I. 2002/1240 .
M24 Schedule B1 was inserted by section 248 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) .
M25 Paragraph 84 was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M26 In paragraph 111 sub-paragraph (1A) was inserted by S.I. 2005/879 .
M27 Section 248 of the Enterprise Act 2002 substituted a new Part 2 of the Insolvency Act 1986. However section 249 provided that that substitution was to have no effect in relation to the special administration regimes covered by that section.
M28 S.I. 2016/1024 , relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2017/702 .
M29 Rule 1.7 has been amended by S.I. 2017/1115 .
M30 In rule 2.14 paragraph (2A) was inserted by S.I. 2017/702 and amended by S.I. 2017/1115 .
M31 In rule 2.25 paragraph (2A) was inserted by S.I. 2017/702 .
M32 In rule 2.38 paragraph (2)(d) was amended by S.I. 2017/1115 .
M33 Part 21 was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M34 S.I. 1986/1999 . Relevant amendments have been made by S.I. 2002/1309 and S.I. 2017/1119 (which inserted paragraph 1A).
M35 S.I. 2003/1417 . Rule 171 was amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M36 S.I. 2008/1053 . Fee 3.6 was substituted by S.I. 2017/702 .
M37 S.I. 2005/590 ; relevant amending instruments are S.I.s 2016/294 and 2017/702.
M38 S.I. 2006/1030 ; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2017/702 .
M39 Relevant amendments were made to paragraph 1(1) by S.I. 2017/702 .
M40 Paragraphs 55 to 60 of the Schedule to SI 2017/702 made amendments to the 1986 Act which applied to Scotland only.
M41 S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19) . Relevant amendments have been made by S.R. (NI) 2002 No.334 and S.I. 2017/702 .
M42 The definition of “EU Regulation” was substituted by S.I. 2017/702 .
M43 These definitions were inserted by paragraph 96 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M44 Article 2A was inserted by S.R. (NI) 2002 No. 334 and amended by S.I. 2017/702 .
M45 Paragraphs (3A) and (3B) were inserted by paragraph 100 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M46 Paragraph (1) was amended by paragraph 101 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M47 Paragraphs (6) and (7) were inserted by paragraph 102 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M48 Article 124A was inserted by paragraph 103 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M49 Article 166 was amended by paragraph 104 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M50 Article 167 was amended by paragraph 105 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 which inserted paragraphs (5) and (6) and renumbered and amended paragraph (7).
M51 Article 169 was amended by paragraph 107 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M52 Article 204 was amended by paragraph 110 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M53 Paragraphs (ba) and (bb) were amended by paragraph 111 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M54 Article 239 was amended by paragraph 112 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M55 Article 303 paragraph (6) was inserted by regulation 15 of S.R. (NI) 2002 No. 334 and amended by paragraph 113 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M56 Article 347 was amended by paragraph 114 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M57 Article 359 was amended by S.R. (NI) 2002 No 223, regulation 4 (2) and paragraph 115 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M58 Article 364 was amended by S.R. (NI) 2002 No. 223 , regulation 4(3) and S.I. 2017/702 , regulation 116 .
M59 Article 365 was amended by S.R. (NI) 2002 No. 223 , regulation 4(3) and paragraph 117 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M60 Paragraph 85 was amended by paragraph 119 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M61 S.R. (NI) 1991 No. 364 .Relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2017/702 .
M62 Paragraph (2)(q) was inserted by Rule 5 of the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2002, S.R. 2002 No. 261 .
M63 Rule 1.09 was amended by paragraph 122 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M64 Rule 1.24 was amended by S.R. (NI) 2002 No. 261
M65 Chapter 7, Rules 1.31, 1.32 and 1.33 were amended by paragraphs 123, 124 and 125 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M66 Chapter 8, Rule 1.34 was amended by paragraph 126 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M67 Rule 1.39 was amended by paragraph 127 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M68 Rule 2.068 was amended by paragraph 128 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M69 Chapter 14, Rules 2.131, 2.132 and 2.133, was amended by paragraphs 129, 130 and 131 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M70 Chapter 15, Rules 2.134 to 2.143, was amended by paragraphs 132 and 133 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M71 Rule 4.073 was amended by S.R. (NI) 2002 No 261.
M72 Rule 4.228(3)(m) was amended by paragraph 135 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M73 Chapter 13, Rules 5.61 and 5.62 were amended by paragraphs 138 and 139 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M74 Rule 6.049 was amended by paragraph 140 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M75 Rule 6.222(1)(m) was amended by paragraph 141 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M76 Rule 7.56 was amended by paragraph 142 of the Schedule 70 S.I. 2017/702 .
M77 S.R. (NI) 2005 No.126 ; as amended by S.R. (NI) 2005 No 364, S.R. (NI) 2008 No 303, S.R. (NI) 2009 No 245, S.R. (NI) 2014 No 195 and paragraph 144 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M78 S.R. (NI) 2007 No. 115 ; relevant amendments were made by paragraph 144 of the Schedule to S.I. 2017/702 .
M79 1996 c. 18 .
M80 Section 166 was amended by S.I. 2001/1090 ; S.I. 2012/3014 and S.I. 2017/1205 .
M81 Section 183 was amended by S.I. 2001/1090 ; S.I. 2012/3014 and S.I. 2017/1205 .
M82 1993 c. 48 .
M83 Section 123 was amended by S.I. 2017/1205 .
M84 S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I. 16) .
M85 Article 201 was amended by regulation 9 of, and Schedule 4 to S.R. (NI) 2004 No. 307 ; there are other amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
M86 Article 228 was amended by regulation 9 of, and the Schedule 4 to S.R. (NI) 2004 No. 307 ; there are other amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
M87 1993 c. 49 .
M88 Section 119 was amended by paragraph 15 of Schedule 10 and Schedule 11 to the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)) , paragraph 53 of Schedule 2 and Schedule 9 to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1455 (N.I. 10)) and section 41(2) of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5 (N.I.)) .
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