# Insolvency Act 1986, Section 278: Commencement and continuance.

Extent: E+W

The bankruptcy of an individual against whom a bankruptcy order has been made—
(a) commences with the day on which the order is made, and
(b) continues until the individual is discharged under ... this Chapter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/45/section/278 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-act-1986/section-278
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