Question reference: S4W-30303
- Asked by: John Pentland, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 March 2016
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 15 March 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it would take if the Accountant in Bankruptcy was found to be pursuing cases in court based on affidavits that were known to be false.
Answer
The Scottish Government is not aware of any instances where the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) has pursued a case in court based on affidavits that were known to be false. The AiB adopts a rigorous process in taking forward any court procedure. Such procedures are handled by its contracted legal agents.
If the Scottish Government or the AiB became aware that the AiB had lodged a false document in any court proceedings, this would be reported to the sheriff. An appropriate investigation would take place and any subsequent action would be determined by the outcome of the investigation.