# Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act of the Scottish Parliament to provide a scheme under which individuals may arrange for their debts to be paid under payment programmes; to create a new diligence in relation to corporeal moveable property owned by a debtor; to make special provision for the use of that diligence in relation to property kept in dwellinghouses; to abolish poindings and warrant sales; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 13th November 2002 and received Royal Assent on 17th December 2002

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/debt-arrangement-and-attachment-scotland-act-2002/introduction
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