The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015
S.R. 2015/159 · Made 12 March 2015
Insolvency
Disqualifications Provisions – For Bankruptcy Restrictions Orders
Made 12th March 2015
Coming into operation 21st April 2015
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 30 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005f1.
Annotations to the whole text
Footnotes
Contents
- 1Citation and commencement
- 2Consequential amendments to or in connection with disqualification provisions
- Signature
- Schedule
- Part 1: PRIMARY LEGISLATION
- 1The Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958
- 2The Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964
- 3The New Towns Act (Northern Ireland) 1965
- 4The Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967
- 5The Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
- 6The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
- 7The Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982
- 8The Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987
- 9The Criminal Justice Act 1988
- 10The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992
- 11The Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998
- 12The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002
- 13The Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland) Order 2003
- 14The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
- 15The Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
- 16The Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
- 17Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010
- 18Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
- 19Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
- 20Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
- 21Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
- Part 2: SECONDARY LEGISLATION
- 22The Health and Personal Social Services, General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993
- 23The Health and Social Services Trusts (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994
- 24The Northern Ireland Disability Council Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
- 25The Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
- 26Police (Recruitment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001
- 27The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001
- 28Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation Regulations 2002
- 29The Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002
- 30The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004
- 31The Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (Establishment and Constitution) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004
- 32The Lay Magistrates (Eligibility) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
- 33The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Registration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 34The Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 35The Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 36The Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 37The Nursing Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 38The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 39The Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- 40The Adult Placement Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- 41The Day Care Setting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- 42The Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- 43The Residential Family Centres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- 44The General Ophthalmic Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- 45The Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
- 46The Regional Health and Social Care Board (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
- 47The Regional Business Services Organisation (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
- 48The Patient and Client Council (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
- 49The Local Commissioning Groups (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
- 50The Tenancy Deposit Schemes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
- Explanatory note
1Citation and commencement
This Order may be cited as the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 and comes into operation on 21st April 2015.
2Consequential amendments to or in connection with disqualification provisions
The Schedule, (which amends the effect of disqualification provisions) shall have effect.
Signature
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment on 12th March 2015
L.S.
Jackie Kerr
A senior officer of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
1The Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958
In section 40(2) (Power of court to appoint new trustees) of the Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958f1, after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
2The Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964
The Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964f1 is amended as follows.
In section 6 (Persons disqualified for acting as justices).
For subsection (3) substitute—
“(3)A person who is adjudged bankrupt shall not be capable of being appointed a justice of the peace unless and until either the adjudication of bankruptcy is annulled or he is discharged”.
After subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)A person who is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order shall not be capable of being appointed a justice of the peace”.
3The New Towns Act (Northern Ireland) 1965
In paragraph 6(a) of Schedule 4 (New Town Commissions) to the New Towns Act (Northern Ireland) 1965f1, after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
4The Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967
The Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967f1 is amended as follows.
In subsection (1A)(b)(ii) of section 7 (Conditions of road service licences), after “bankrupt” insert “or becomes subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In subsection (2)(a) of section 33 (Transfer of licences), after “1989” insert “or becomes subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
5The Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
The Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976f1 is amended as follows.
In Article 13(1) (Discretion of registrar to refuse certificate in special cases) at the end of paragraph (k) insert—
“(l)where he has been the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
In Article 15(1) (Suspension of practising certificate) after “bankruptcy of a solicitor” insert “or his becoming the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In Article 16 (Duration of suspension of practising certificate)—
In paragraph (3) in each occasion where bankruptcy occurs after “bankruptcy” insert “or his becoming the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
After Article 21, insert—
“Solicitor practising whilst subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order
21A.If a solicitor continues to practise as a solicitor while subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order and without having had the suspension of his practising certificate terminated under Article 16(4) or (7) or, if his practising certificate has effect subject to terms and conditions by virtue of a direction under Article 16(4)(c) or (7), without complying with those terms or conditions,
he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years [and/or an unlimited fine].”.
In Article 29(1) (Employment by solicitor of persons whose names have been struck off the roll etc.) after “bankrupt” insert “or the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In Article 30 (Failure to disclose name having been struck off the roll etc.) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In Article 36(2)(a) (Powers of Council to deal with property in control of certain solicitors and other persons) after “bankrupt” insert “or becomes the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In Article 41(3)(a) (Extension of Bankruptcy Acts etc) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
6The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
In paragraph 6(1)(c) of Schedule 2 (The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland) to the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
7The Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982
In paragraph 3(4)(b) of Schedule 1 (The Probation Board for Northern Ireland) to the Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
8The Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987
In paragraph (6)(a) of Article 4 (Characteristics of an enduring power) of the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
9The Criminal Justice Act 1988
The Criminal Justice Act 1988f1 is amended as follows.
In section 172(6) (Extent) after “168” insert “and paragraph 5(bb) of Schedule 12”
In Schedule 12 (Assessors of compensation for miscarriages of justice), after paragraph 5(ba) insert—
“(bb)he has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989”.
10The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992
In paragraph (4)(a) of Article 25 (Department’s power to act for protection of registered housing associations) of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992f1, after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
11The Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998
In paragraph 3(4)(b) of Schedule 1 (Membership of the Commission) to the Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998f1, after “bankrupt” insert “or has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
12The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002
The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002f1 is amended as follows.
In section 9 (Lay magistrates)—
for subsection 5(c) substitute—
“(c)if he is an undischarged bankrupt or his estate has been sequestrated and he has not been discharged or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors,”.
after subsection 5(c) insert—
“(ca)if he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order, or”.
In paragraph 2(4)(c) of Schedule 2 (Judicial Appointments Commission), after “against him” insert “or he has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In paragraph 5(2)(e) of Schedule 3A (The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In paragraph 1(4)(c) of Schedule 8 (Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice) after “against him” insert “or he has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In paragraph 1(4)(c) of Schedule 9 (Law Commission) after “against him” insert “or he has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
13The Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland) Order 2003
In paragraph 3(5)(b) of Schedule 2 (The Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland) to the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland) Order 2003f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
14The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
Schedule 1 (The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Board) to the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006f1 is amended as follows.
In paragraph 3(4)(b) (non-executive member of the board)—
after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”
omit “or made a composition or arrangement with his creditors”
In paragraph 20 at the beginning insert—
“”bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986”.
15The Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
In paragraph 3(6)(b) of the Schedule (The Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland) to the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
16The Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
In paragraph 2(4)(c) of Schedule 3A (Foyle and Carlingford Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board) inserted into the Foyle Fisheries (Act) (Northern Ireland) 1952f1 by Schedule 1 to the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007f2 after “a bankruptcy order is made against him ” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
17Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010
In section 23(1)(f) (Revocation, suspension and curtailment of operators’ licences) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
18Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
In paragraph 3(5)(b) of Schedule 1 (The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland) to the Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
19Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
In section 10(1)(d) (Revocation, suspension and curtailment of permits) of the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
20Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
In section 6(2)(b) (Termination of membership of the Panel) of the Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
21Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
The Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011f1 is amended as follows.
In paragraph 8(1)(d) of Schedule 1 (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) after “bankrupt” insert “or P is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
In paragraph 8(1)(d) of Schedule 2 (District Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) after “bankrupt” insert “or P is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
22The Health and Personal Social Services, General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993
In Regulation 2 of the Health and Personal Social Services General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993f1 (Interpretation), after the definition of “associateship agreement” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
23The Health and Social Services Trusts (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994
In Regulation 1(2) of the Health and Social Services Trusts (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994f1 (Citation, commencement and interpretation), after the definition of the “1997 Order” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
24The Northern Ireland Disability Council Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
The Northern Ireland Disability Council Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) at the beginning insert—
“bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 2 (Removal from office of a member of the Council) after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; and”.
25The Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
The Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “appropriate non-proprietary name” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”
In paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 5 (Pharmaceutical committee) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
26Police (Recruitment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001
In paragraph 3(b)(iii) of Schedule 3 (Independent Assessor) to the Police (Recruitment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
27The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001
In Regulation 1(2) of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001f1 (Citation, commencement and interpretation), after the definition of “the Council” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 to Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
28Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation Regulations 2002
In Regulation 5(4)(b) (Terms of Office) of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation Regulations 2002f1 after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
29The Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002
In Regulation 1(2) of the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002f1 (Citation, commencement and interpretation), after the definition of “the Council” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
30The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004
In Regulation 1(2) of the Regulation and Improvement Authority (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004f1 (Citation, commencement and interpretation), after the definition of “the Authority” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
31The Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (Establishment and Constitution) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004
The Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (Establishment and Constitution) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004f1 is amended as follows.
In Article 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) after the definition of “the Agency” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Article 5 (Disqualification for appointment) after paragraph (1)(b) insert —
“(ba)a person who is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order;”.
32The Lay Magistrates (Eligibility) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
The Lay Magistrates (Eligibility) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004f1 is amended as follows.
In Article 2 (Eligibility of persons for appointment as Lay Magistrates)—
for paragraph (i) substitute—
“(i)if he is an undischarged bankrupt or his estate has been sequestrated and he has not been discharged or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors;”.
after sub-paragraph (i) insert—
“(ia)if he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986; or”.
33The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Registration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Registration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “applicant” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In paragraph 4(b) of Schedule 1 (Information to be supplied on an application for registration as a person who carries on an establishment or agency) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
34The Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) at the beginning insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 7 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert——
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
35The Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) at the beginning insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 7 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
36The Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “agency” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 10 (Fitness of registered person provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
37The Nursing Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Nursing Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of“agency” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 7 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert —
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
38The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “the Children Order” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 6 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order;”.
39The Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
In paragraph 2(a) of Schedule 4 (Qualifications for European Licence) to the Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005f1, after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”
40The Adult Placement Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
The Adult Placement Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “approval panel” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 7 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
41The Day Care Setting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
The Day Care Setting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “the Order” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 8 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
42The Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
The Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) after the definition of “agency premises” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 8 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
43The Residential Family Centres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
The Residential Family Centres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2(1) (Interpretation) at the beginning insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 7 (Fitness of registered provider) after paragraph (4)(a) insert—
“(ab)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
44The General Ophthalmic Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
The General Ophthalmic Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2 (Interpretation) after the definition of “authority” insert—
““bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
For paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 2 (Constitution of ophthalmic committee) substitute—
“(ab)has become the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order; or”.
45The Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) of the Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009f1, in the definition of “bankruptcy restrictions order” after “1989” insert “or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986”.
46The Regional Health and Social Care Board (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) of the Regional Health and Social Care Board (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009f1,in the definition of “bankruptcy restrictions order” after “1989” insert “or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986”.
47The Regional Business Services Organisation (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) of the Regional Business Services Organisation (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009f1,in the definition of “bankruptcy restrictions order” after “1989” insert “or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986”.
48The Patient and Client Council (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) of the Patient and Client Council (Membership and Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009f1, in the definition of “bankruptcy restrictions order” after “1989” insert “or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986”.
49The Local Commissioning Groups (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
In Regulation 1(2) (Citation, commencement and interpretation) of the Local Commissioning Groups (Membership) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009f1, in the definition of “bankruptcy restrictions order” after “1989” insert “or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986”.
50The Tenancy Deposit Schemes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
The Tenancy Deposit Schemes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012f1 are amended as follows.
In Regulation 2 (Interpretation) after “approved tenancy deposit scheme” insert—
“bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made under Schedule 2A of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or Schedule 4A of the Insolvency Act 1986;”.
In Regulation 3(2)(b) (Appointment of Scheme Administrator) after “bankrupt” insert “or is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order”.
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
Individuals who are bankrupt may be prevented by certain statutory provisions (“disqualification provisions”) from being elected or appointed to, or holding, an office of position, or from becoming or remaining a member of a body or group.
Article 30 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 gives the Department the power to make orders making supplementary, incidental or consequential provisions for the general purposes or for any particular purpose of the Order or in consequence of any provision made by or under it or for giving full effect to it.
Such Orders may amend, repeal or modify any statutory provision, including the Order itself, and may make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provisions.
The Schedule to this Order, which was made under Article 30 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 amends certain disqualification provisions which did not meet the criteria for being amended under a specific power provided by Article 24 of that Order.
A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order as it has no impact on the costs of business.