The Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2013

These Rules make amendments to the Insolvency Rules 1986 (S.I. 1986/1925) and the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/1730), required as a consequence of the repeal of s.279(2) Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) (bankrupt discharged early if official receiver files with the court a notice stating that investigation of the conduct and affairs of the bankrupt is unnecessary or concluded). This repeal is made by s.73 of and Part 3 of Schedule 21 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24). Under s.279(2) Insolvency Act 1986 a bankrupt could be discharged in a period of less than one year (“early discharge”).