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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Changes to the bankruptcy process in Scotland

Published on: 27 May 2020

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LNB News 27/05/2020

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Issue Date: 27 May 2020

Published Date: 27 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): Scotland

Article summary

The Coronavirus (Scotland) (No 2) Act 2020 has come into force after receiving royal assent on 26 May 2020. The Coronavirus (Scotland) (No 2) Act 2020 brings temporary changes for five months (with the possibility of extension) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Coronavirus (Scotland) (No 2) Act 2020 makes several changes to the bankruptcy process, all of which are outlined below.

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