SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 19Duration of bankruptcy: transitional provisions
4General rule for discharge from pre-commencement bankruptcy
1
A pre-commencement bankrupt is discharged from bankruptcy at whichever is the earlier of—
a
the end of the period of one year beginning with commencement, and
b
the end of the relevant period applicable to the bankrupt under section 279(1)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (duration of bankruptcy) as it had effect immediately before commencement.
2
An order made under section 279(3) of that Act before commencement—
a
shall continue to have effect in respect of the pre-commencement bankrupt after commencement, and
b
may be varied or revoked after commencement by an order under section 279(3) as substituted by section 256 of this Act.
3
Section 279(3) to (5) of that Act as substituted by section 256 of this Act shall have effect after commencement in relation to the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) above.