The court will usually appoint an Official Receiver (a civil servant in The Insolvency Service and an officer of the High Court) to be receiver and manager of the bankrupt’s affairs.
It is the Official Receiver’s responsibility from the date of the bankruptcy for protecting the bankrupt’s assets and other administration of the bankruptcy. The Official Receiver has a duty to investigate the bankrupt’s affairs. Certain restrictions and duties are imposed on a bankrupt as standard. If any anomalies are highlighted by the Official Receiver then they will ask the individual to provide further evidence to support their position. Depending on the outcome and whether the Official Receiver is satisfied with the response will determine whether any further action is taken.
Please note: The above is not meant to constitute legal advice. The law changes regularly and as such we recommend speaking to a legal professional for updated clarification.
