# Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (repealed 19.6.1997), Section 63A: Disqualification in case of bankruptcy.

Extent: E+W

(1) A person who is adjudged bankrupt shall be disqualified for being appointed or acting as a justice of the peace.
(2) Where a person is disqualified under this section, the disqualification shall cease—
(a) on his discharge from bankruptcy; or
(b) if the bankruptcy order is previously annulled, on the date of its annulment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/55/section/63A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-act-1979-repealed-1961997/section-63A
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