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Notes for Guidance - Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (as amended)

This guidance describes the general functions of Accountant in Bankruptcy, interim trustees, trustees and commissioners in relation to their responsibilities regarding bankruptcies which started on or after 30 November 2016.


19.5 Supervision of commissioners

This function is undertaken by AST on behalf of the Accountant.

AST will carry out this role by monitoring the documentation provided by, or to, the commissioner to:

  • ensure compliance with any timescale within the Act
  • all relevant information is being provided to the relevant party
  • the commissioner is carrying out their duties in accordance with the Act, regulations and any other guidance issued by AiB
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