A court could properly look at the degree of a bankrupt’s behaviour in gambling so as to materially either contribute to or materially increase the extent of his insolvency by gambling or reckless speculation, and if such behaviour was found the defendant could commit the offence. The word materially was intended to apply to either limb of the statutory offence.
Citations:
Times 29-Mar-2000
Statutes:
Insolvency Act 1986 362 (1)(a)
Insolvency
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85441
