Insolvency (Amendment) Bill: key considerations

Synopsis: This Bill Paper aims to support the Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny of the Insolvency (Amendment) Bill – as introduced into the Assembly by the Minister for the Economy on 23 June 2017. The Bill aims to bring parity with comparable legislation enacted in Westminster in relation to England and Wales. The Paper includes context-setting information, an overview of the Bill Clauses that seek to deliver its policy objectives and consideration of public finance implications.

Date: 10 October 2025