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Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations

MSPs seek "lived experience" views on Bankruptcy Bill
Call for evidence opened on bill to improve debt recovery law

Liquidation did not frustrate contract: Inner House
Court orders payment based on settlement agreement

Views sought as debt solution reforms near conclusion
Ministers consult ahead of finalising changes around diligence and debt

Network launched for women working in insolvency
Initiative will be led by two partners at Brodies

Amended court rules cover post-Brexit transition issues
New rules concern choice of court, insolvency proceedings and other matters

No further interest due on seeking sequestration recall
HMRC not entitled to statutory interest post-sequestration

MSPs call for protected trust deed reforms
Report seeks fairer allocation of debtor payments and access to free advice

Bankruptcy related house sales halted by COVID-19
Accountant in Bankruptcy sets out measures to help debtors and advisers

Later payment not consideration for bankrupt's alienation
Inner House upholds trustee's claim for return

Ministers propose improved debt advice services
Plans published to improve availability of advice

Bankruptcy changes from 2014 come under review
Consultation opens on areas said to need improvement

AiB reports rising insolvency rate
Second quarter shows 12.6% increase over 2018

Faculty queries future of protected trust deeds
Response questions purpose alongside debt arrangement scheme

Rewritten code for Scots insolvency rules in force from April
Two sets of rules reflect devolved and reserved powers

MSPs again reject ministers' proposed debt payment calculator
Common financial tool should be stalled pending wider review: committee

Ministers open consultation to improve protected trust deeds
Measures proposed to confine use of PTDs to proper cases

Sheriff refuses sequestration based on council tax summary warrants
Alleged debts in earlier warrants not properly vouched

Protected trust deed ended despite later PPI claim payout: Supreme Court
Debtor and agent held entitled to money in preference to trustee

Rise in Scottish bankruptcies
New figures show 23% increase for Q2 compared with 2017-18

Insurance policy proceeds held to vest in bankrupt after discharge
Right to payment "non-vested contingent interest", not "moveable property"

Personal insolvencies figures confirm upward trend
First quarter of 2018-19 shows 11.8% year on year rise

Bankruptcy Act does not exclude common law remedies, appeal judges rule
Interim interdict upheld where debtors' solicitors failed to act on charge