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Neil Pooran & Peter A Walker

Views sought on changes to Scottish bankruptcy law

People who have experienced bankruptcy or similar financial difficulties are being urged to have their say on a new piece of legislation at Holyrood.

The Bankruptcy and Diligence Bill will, among other changes, create a “mental health moratorium”, meaning enforcement action against someone with serious mental health problems can be stopped.

MSPs on Holyrood’s Economy Committee are scrutinising the Bill and have asked for people with “lived experience” of bankruptcy to come forward with their views.

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