[F16A False representations, etc.E+W+S
(1)If, for the purpose of obtaining the approval of the members or creditors of a company to a proposal for a voluntary arrangement, a person who is an officer of the company—
(a)makes any false representation, or
(b)fraudulently does, or omits to do, anything,
he commits an offence.
(2)Subsection (1) applies even if the proposal is not approved.
(3)For purposes of this section “officer” includes a shadow director.
(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable to imprisonment or a fine, or both.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 6A inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 2, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 8; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 1-7B applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (15.3.2024) by The Water Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/205), regs. 2(2), 5(1), 43-45 (with reg. 64)