357 Fraudulent disposal of property
357 Fraudulent disposal of property
Insolvency Act 1986 (1986 c 45) | Legislation

(1)     The bankrupt is guilty of an offence if he makes or causes to be made, or has in the period of 5 years ending with the commencement of the bankruptcy made or caused to be made, any gift or transfer of, or any charge on, his property.

Section 352 applies to this offence.

(2)     The reference to making a transfer of or charge on any property includes causing or conniving at the levying of any execution against that property.

(3)     The bankrupt is guilty of an offence if he conceals or removes, or has at any time before the commencement

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